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Sojourner Truth was a slave. She had 5 children and her real name was Isabella Baumfree. In 1827 the slaves of New Youk were emancipated, but Isabella had all ready run away with her youngest child. While working for another family she found out that another child was sold, but because he had been emancipated under NY law she sued the court for his freedom and won. She joined a religious commune and in the 1850's took the name of Sojourner Truth and was popular speaker against slavery and about women's suffrage. During the civil war she raised money and supplies for the black troops and met Lincoln . After the war she continued speaking, joined another religious commune, and in 1875 died in Battle Creek, Michigan.

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What woman spoke out against the constitution?

I think its Malalai Joya or Sojourner Truth.Her name wasn't Sojourner Truth but she called it that name.


When Sojourner Truth was alive who was the president?

Sojourner Truth was alive during the presidency of several U.S. presidents, as her life spanned from 1797 to 1883. Notably, she was active during the presidencies of Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865) and Ulysses S. Grant (1869-1877). Lincoln's presidency was particularly significant for Truth, as it coincided with the Civil War and the abolition of slavery.


Why did Sojourner Truth meet with the president?

Sojourner Truth met with President Abraham Lincoln in 1864 to advocate for the rights of African Americans and to discuss the plight of former slaves. As a prominent abolitionist and women's rights activist, she sought to influence Lincoln's policies during the Civil War, emphasizing the need for equality and justice. Their meeting was significant in highlighting the intersection of race and gender issues during that era.


Is Sojourner Truth a democrat or republican?

I'm not sure the question is meaningful. Sojourner Truth lived at a time when women could not legally vote in the US, so it's not clear that she ever had an opportunity to officially join either party. (She did attempt to vote in the 1872 election, but was turned away.) That said, she was almost certainly Republican in her leanings, since that was the party of Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses Grant, both of whom she visited during their term as president.


What American presidents did Sojourner Truth speak in front of?

Sojourner Truth spoke in front of several prominent American leaders, including President Abraham Lincoln. She met with him in 1864 to advocate for the rights of African Americans and women. Additionally, she interacted with President Ulysses S. Grant during the post-Civil War era, continuing her efforts to promote civil rights and social justice. Her advocacy spanned both the abolition of slavery and women's suffrage.