Sojourner Truth Obstacles

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Sojourner Truth was a strong and brave women. First, she was sold into slavery at nine years old to a violent farmer, Jon Neely. Next, Sojourner spoke in big crowds about women rights and to bring an end to slavery. Last, she helped recruit African-American soldiers to fight for the Union in the American Civil war. All in all, She accomplished many things and overcame many obstacles in her life.
Sojourner was sold into slavery at nine years old to Jon Neely. Jon forced her to learn english by beating her because she spoke Dutch. Jon purchased sojourner fo a herd of sheep and $100. Sojourner later own married another slave and they had children. She had to sell one of her sons to a slave owner named Peter and she was very sad. Overall, she