Sojourner Truth Dbq

Throughout the nineteenth century, slavery formed the social economic and political back bone of the United States. It was against this opposition that the abolitionists consisting of men, women, black and white sought the immediate end of slavery. Amongst the radical minority, the abolitionists, were those who were a part of the women’s right’s movement. In the antebellum era, many African American men and women became active abolitionist and supporters of women’s rights. Looking at the United States during the late 1840’s and early 1850’s, it can be put into question why the speech was given, how it was received by the audience and whether it was appropriate to give at that time. It is evident that throughout this time both African Americans …show more content…
Sojourner Truth displays courage and determination. I found Truth’s argument to be clear and effective. Although some have skewed her words, I find it interesting how Truth was not only a woman but as well as a former slave. Truth rose and spoke as someone who had been oppressed for way too long. It was interesting to me how someone pertaining to two groups of minorities was so strong in her delivery. Although some amongst the crowd feared to talk of abolition and women’s rights together, Sojourner got up and depicted how equal a woman was to a man. Truth demonstrated historical power who challenged those who were “inferior” to create new visions. I believe that Sojourner Truth was setting those who would be discriminated against for the future by saying “the women are coming up blessed be God and a few of the men are coming up with them”. This quote signifies that Truth wanted to create a new vision of freedom. I believe that Truth’s speech was political but did not face criticism. Truth demonstrated going beyond the controversial imperatives and thus fighting for not only women’s rights but making it known that those who were enslaved deserved their rights