Question

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In 1852, ___ wrote ____ , a novel describing the suffering of enslaved African Americans. The novel sold widely and convinced many northerners during the 1850's that slavery was evil and should be outlawed.

Answer 1

We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. . . . —Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions What founding document is being imitated here and why? (1 point)

1. the Declaration of Independence; to show that the rights men fought for are the same the women are fighting for
the Declaration of Independence; to show that the rights men fought for are the same the women are fighting for

2.The U.S. Constitution; to remind men that women are considered equal citizens under the law
the U.S. Constitution; to remind men that women are considered equal citizens under the law

3.the English Bill of Rights; to re-emphasize the civil rights protected by this founding document
the English Bill of Rights; to re-emphasize the civil rights protected by this founding document

4.the Mayflower Compact; to reiterate the beliefs held by the first settlers and the founding fathers
the Mayflower Compact; to reiterate the beliefs held by the first settlers and the founding fathers

Answer 2

In 1852, Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote "Uncle Tom's Cabin", a novel describing the suffering of enslaved African Americans. The novel sold widely and convinced many northerners during the 1850's that slavery was evil and should be outlawed.