'If You Didn T Like Sojourner Truth'

Oppression, the exercise of power or authority in a cruel or unjust manner (dictionary.com). Throughout history there have been many situations where a group of people have been oppressed for their way of thinking, skin color, beliefs or even gender. Through the speeches, books or peaceful protests of several figures throughout history, these people have gotten the peace or freedom that they have been wanting. The conjectures of society have been heard through the work of historical figures. The impact left on society have been phenomenal and had changed the future.
“If you want a thing done well, do it yourself” (Brainy Quote 1). This quote from Napoleon Bonaparte perfectly describes what Sojourner Truth had done. She didn’t just sit around waiting for someone
These suggestions consisted of abolishing slavery and giving blacks the right to vote. “A common and natural result of an undue respect of law is that you may see a file of soldiers... marching in admirable order over hill and dale to the wars, against their wills, against their common sense and consciences…” (Saxby). The Conscientious Objector of those who had to serve in the armed forces had been taken away from soldiers during this time period. They were forced to go to fight even if they didn’t want to. The government was dehumanizing the men to make them do what the government wanted them to do. “What is the current - price of an honest man and patriot today? (Saxby). “ There are thousands who are in opinion opposed to slavery and to the war, who yet in effect do nothing to put an end to them…”(Saxby). Like in the film The Great Debaters, lynching of negroes was taking place in Texas, and those who were against it didn’t vocalize for what they thought (The Great Debaters). If you don’t agree with something you need to convey and let your conjecture be heard. Sitting there not saying anything isn’t doing you or anyone else any