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sojourner truth
by sojourner truth
in 1851 truth gave her famous \aint i a woman?\ speech at the womens rights convention in akron, ohio. at that time, the united states was dealing with big issues like ending slavery and fighting for womens rights. many people were starting to think about how women should have the same rights as men, but they often overlooked the struggles of black women like sojourner truth.
(1) well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter. i think that twixt the negroes of the south and the women at the north, all talking about rights, the white men will be in a fix pretty soon. but whats all this here talking about?
(2) that man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere. nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud - puddles, or gives me any best place! and aint i a woman? look at me! look at my arm! i have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me! and aint i a woman? i could work as much and eat as much as a man - when i could get it - and bear the lash as well! and aint i a woman? i have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when i cried out with my mothers grief, none but jesus heard me! and aint i a woman?
(3) then they talk about this thing in the head; whats this they call it? member of something - some - ology. thats it, honey. whats that got to do with womens rights or negroes rights? if my cup wont hold but a pint, and yours holds a quart, wouldnt you be mean not to let me have my little half - measure full?
(4) then that little man in black there, he says women cant have as much rights as men, cause christ wasnt a woman! where did your christ come from? from god and a woman! man had nothing to do with him.
(5) if the first woman god ever made was strong
first read questions
paragraphs 1 and 2

1. how does sojourner truth respond to the claim that women need extra help and special treatment?

a) she agrees and thinks women should receive more help.
b) she disagrees, stating that she does not get special treatment.
c) she is confused and doesnt understand why women would need extra help.
d) she believes that only certain women require special help.

1. which of the following experiences does sojourner truth use to support her point in the speech?

a) her success in education and academic achievements.
b) her hard labor in farming, her suffering, and the loss of her children to slavery.
c) her involvement in womens suffrage movements.
d) her leadership roles in her community.
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Explanation:

1. In the speech, Sojourner Truth challenges the idea that women need extra help by stating her own experiences of hard - work and self - sufficiency, so she disagrees.
2. Sojourner Truth mentions her hard labor in farming, suffering, and having borne thirteen children, which she uses to support her point about women's capabilities.

Answer:

1. B. She disagrees, stating that she does not get special treatment.
2. B. Her hard labor in farming, her suffering, and the loss of her children to slavery.