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Instructional Video

Sojourner Truth- Mini Biography

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Young historians discover the history of a famed fugitive slave, abolitionist, and women's rights activist in this brief and engaging video on Sojourner Truth.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
sojourner truth, slavery, women's rights, black history month, famous african americans, abolitionists, the abolitionist movement, famous women, the united states civil war
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • This is the perfect introduction to an analysis activity of Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman" speech
  • Use this video while recognizing the achievements of influential African Americans in United States history during Black History Month
Classroom Considerations
  • Queue video to skip initial third-party advertisement
Pros
  • Implements several primary source images from the historical period
  • Includes several interview excerpts by historians regarding Sojourner Truth's lasting legacy
Cons
  • None