Sojourner Truth's Advocacy and Impact

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What was one of the strategies Sojourner Truth used in her speeches?

Using complex political jargon to appeal to educated audiences
Relying solely on statistics to convey her message
Employing personal stories and religious allusions (correct)
Incorporating scientific data to support her arguments

Which notable legal achievement is associated with Sojourner Truth?

Winning a landslide election for women's suffrage
Leading a legal team in a landmark civil rights case
Successfully suing a slave owner for her son's freedom (correct)
Drafting a new human rights bill

What factor about Sojourner Truth's background influenced her work as an advocate?

Her lack of formal education and reliance on others (correct)
Her extensive formal education in law
Her upbringing in a wealthy family
Her connections with influential academic institutions

Which religious background did Sojourner Truth often leverage in her speeches?

Christian faith and biblical references (B) Signup and view all the answers

With which prominent figures in the suffrage movement did Sojourner Truth closely work?

Lucretia Mott and other early suffrage leaders (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary motivation for Sojourner Truth's activism?

She personally experienced the injustice of slavery by being promised freedom but never receiving it. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did Sojourner Truth's early life contribute to her later activism?

Witnessing the death of a fellow slave instilled in her a deep sense of justice and the need to fight for change. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely inference about Sojourner Truth's early life based on the provided information?

She was determined to overcome adversity despite the challenges she faced. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's intended purpose in mentioning the 'important note' at the end of the text?

To encourage the reader to do further research and explore Sojourner Truth's life and accomplishments in greater detail. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these options best describes the tone of the provided text?

Informative and objective, providing factual information about Sojourner Truth's life and activism. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Sojourner Truth

An activist born into slavery, advocating for abolition and women's rights.

Early Life

Sojourner Truth faced severe hardship and brutal treatment as a child slave in New York.