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4 January, 10:13

Why did Isabella Baumfree change her name to Sojourner Truth?

to reflect her newfound desire to spread the word about abolitionism

to show that African American women could be public speakers

to hide from a former owner who was looking for her

to disguise her identity when speaking at conventions

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  1. 4 January, 11:21
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    To hide her old name from slave hunters she told her friends that she wanted to go out and make a difference and she cant do it while being a slave
  2. 4 January, 12:22
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    I believe she changed her name to reflect her newfound desire to spread the word about abolitionism
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