Question
Which of the following issues were raised in the novel Uncle Tom's Cabin that further divided the nation along sectional lines and ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War?(1 point)
Responses
The novel highlighted the importance of slavery for economic reasons.
The novel highlighted the importance of slavery for economic reasons.
The novel highlighted the cruelty of slavery.
The novel highlighted the cruelty of slavery.
The novel made it clear that the Confederate states could function independent of the Union.
The novel made it clear that the Confederate states could function independent of the Union.
The novel illustrated the need for slavery in the North.
Responses
The novel highlighted the importance of slavery for economic reasons.
The novel highlighted the importance of slavery for economic reasons.
The novel highlighted the cruelty of slavery.
The novel highlighted the cruelty of slavery.
The novel made it clear that the Confederate states could function independent of the Union.
The novel made it clear that the Confederate states could function independent of the Union.
The novel illustrated the need for slavery in the North.
Answers
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The issues raised in the novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" that further divided the nation along sectional lines and contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War include:
1. **The novel highlighted the importance of slavery for economic reasons.**
2. **The novel highlighted the cruelty of slavery.**
These two points were significant in raising awareness about the moral and ethical implications of slavery, as well as its economic impact on both the Southern and Northern states.
The other options you listed—namely, the idea that the Confederate states could function independently of the Union and that there was a need for slavery in the North—are not central themes or messages of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." The novel primarily critiques the institution of slavery and seeks to elicit empathy for enslaved individuals.
1. **The novel highlighted the importance of slavery for economic reasons.**
2. **The novel highlighted the cruelty of slavery.**
These two points were significant in raising awareness about the moral and ethical implications of slavery, as well as its economic impact on both the Southern and Northern states.
The other options you listed—namely, the idea that the Confederate states could function independently of the Union and that there was a need for slavery in the North—are not central themes or messages of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." The novel primarily critiques the institution of slavery and seeks to elicit empathy for enslaved individuals.