As part of the study of women's history, young scholars examine Chester Comix's strips about the Seneca Falls Convention and four 19th century leaders in the struggle for equal rights. After researching other elements of the Suffrage...

Learners discover the impact of women on civil rights in United States history by analyzing primary source clues to identify influential female figures.

Young scholars investigate the life of African Americans in the North during the American Revolution. They analyze how authors use various techniques to write biographies, read about Sojourner Truth, conduct research, and write an...

Middle schoolers research Sojourner Truth. In this African-American history instructional activity, students read the speech "Ain't I A Woman?" and brainstorm descriptive words that describe Sojourner Truth. Middle schoolers discuss why...

Learners examine the definition of abolition and abolitionists. In this abolition lesson, students complete vocabulary work before reading about Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, and Frederick Douglass. They watch a video about Harriet...

Featured is an archive of documents relating to 19th century abolitionist and feminist, Sojourner Truth. Includes a brief biography, pictures, narratives, maps and other materials relating to her life.

This site looks at how slaves Josiah Henson, Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth each responded to slavery in unique ways. Read their own words.

Articles on a variety of topics related to Truth and her life and mission are offered here. A section for younger readers is included.

An archive of speeches by influential, contemporary women. Almost all of the speeches in the collection come directly from the authors themselves or from the organizations representing them and have not been published elsewhere

Use this site to learn about the man who founded the National Farm Workers Association, Cesar Chavez. This biography explains why and how Chavez fought on behalf of migrant workers. Includes images and links to further information.