Sojourner Truth is known for her brave and courageous characteristics. First, she survived a life of slavery, secondly, she faced many challenges throughout her lifetime. Lastly, she was an astonishing women’s rights advocate. All in all, she endured many hardships in her life.
Sojourner Truth was a slave that gave speeches for black freedom and for women’s rights. She was uneducated and she was never taught how to read or write, but that did not stop her from becoming one of the most famous african american slaves of the nineteenth century. Sojourner Truth was born around 1797 and was owned by Dutch settler in New York. When she was nine years old, John Neely purchased her and a herd of sheep for $100. When she was sold to him she only spoke
