USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -At the 1851 Women’s Rights Convention held in Akron, Ohio, Sojourner Truth delivered what is now recognized as one of the most famous abolitionist and women’s rights speeches in American history, “Ain’t I a Woman?” She continued to speak out for the rights of African Americans and women during and after the Civil War.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sojourner Truth is well known for giving speeches about slavery and rights. Her most famous speech is “Ain’t I A Woman?” in 1851, she toured Ohio until 1853. She spoke about the abolitionist movement and women’s right, as well as, challenging abolitionist for not speaking out for equality of black men and women.

Detailed explanation-3: -A former slave, Sojourner Truth became an outspoken advocate for abolition, temperance, and civil and women’s rights in the nineteenth century.

Detailed explanation-4: -“Ain’t I A Woman?” is the text of a speech she delivered in 1851 at the Women’s Convention in Akron, Ohio. The women in attendance were being challenged to call for the right to vote. The purpose of the speech is to persuade the audience that giving women the right to vote is common sense.