Question
In what way was Harriet Beecher Stowe's book Uncle Tom's Cabin so important to the abolition movement?
A.
It exposed the evils and cruelty of slavery.
B.
It led to a massive slave revolt in the South.
C.
It called for the emancipation of all slaves.
D.
It led to the development of the Underground Railroad.
A.
It exposed the evils and cruelty of slavery.
B.
It led to a massive slave revolt in the South.
C.
It called for the emancipation of all slaves.
D.
It led to the development of the Underground Railroad.
Answers
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A. It exposed the evils and cruelty of slavery.
Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" played a significant role in the abolition movement by vividly illustrating the harsh realities and moral dilemmas of slavery. The book galvanized public opinion in the North against the institution of slavery, helping to fuel the abolitionist movement.
Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" played a significant role in the abolition movement by vividly illustrating the harsh realities and moral dilemmas of slavery. The book galvanized public opinion in the North against the institution of slavery, helping to fuel the abolitionist movement.