Choose a figure in American history: Sojourner Truth
Your subject's major accomplishments should have occurred prior to 1870
Describe the biographical details of your chosen figure
Where/when they were born
Family members
Early life details
Education, if any
Major accomplishments
Later life details
Death
Describe the role that your chosen figure played in US history during their lifetime
Describe how your chosen figure is studied and remembered today
Sample Solution
Sojourner Truth (1797-1883) was born Isabella Baumfree in Hurley, New York. She was the daughter of James and Elizabeth Baumfree, both former slaves from Guinea who were sold to different owners when Sojourner was just an infant. As a young girl, she worked as a house servant and at age nine she was sold for the first time for $100. Throughout her life, Sojourner Truth experienced multiple instances of injustice related to race and gender. In 1843, she changed her name to Sojourner Truth in order to reflect her newfound religious faith and commitment to preaching against oppression throughout America.