Activist Biographies

What is the central idea of this passage?

• Sojourner Truth was famous for writing books.

• Sojourner Truth was a leader in both the abolitionist and women’s rights movements.

• Sojourner Truth worked only for women's rights.

• Sojourner Truth supported slavery.

Which sentence serves as the topic sentence of the passage?

• "Sojourner Truth was an African American abolitionist and women’s rights activist."

• "Born into slavery, she gained her freedom in 1826."

• "She became famous for her speech ‘Ain’t I a Woman?’"

• Truth traveled the country speaking against slavery."

Which of the following is a supporting detail?

• "She became famous for her speech ‘Ain’t I a Woman?’"

• "Sojourner Truth was born into wealth."

• "Sojourner Truth never traveled."

• "She was the first woman to vote in the United States."

What is a possible theme of Sojourner Truth’s work?

• Perseverance in the fight for equality

• The importance of learning how to read

• How to live in freedom

• 1. Wealth leads to success

How is Sojourner Truth’s activism still relevant today?

• Her work helped lay the foundation for modern social justice movements.

• She fought in the Civil War.

• She became a president.

• She ended slavery on her own.

1. What is the central idea of this passage?

• 1. a) Susan B. Anthony helped secure women’s right to vote.

• 1. b) Susan B. Anthony was against voting.

• 1. c) Susan B. Anthony was the first woman to vote legally.

• 1. d) Susan B. Anthony became president.

Which sentence serves as the topic sentence of the passage?

• "She was arrested in 1872 for voting illegally."

• "Her efforts helped lead to the eventual passage of the 19th Amendment."

• "Susan B. Anthony was a key figure in the women's suffrage movement."

• "She co-founded the National Woman Suffrage Association."

Which of the following is a supporting detail?

• "She fought for racial equality."

• "She became a lawyer."

• "She wrote children’s books."

• "She was arrested in 1872 for voting illegally."

What is a possible theme of Susan B. Anthony’s work?

• The importance of education

• Standing up for what is right, even when it is difficult

• The benefits of wealth

• The value of physical strength

How is Susan B. Anthony’s activism still relevant today?

• Women in the U.S. have the right to vote because of activists like her.

• She became a Supreme Court Justice.

• She fought in the military.

• She was elected as the first female senator.