Question

What effect did the book Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe have on the nation?
(1 point)
Responses

It convinced Southerners to expand slavery.
It convinced Southerners to expand slavery.

It increased the number immigrants seeking refuge.
It increased the number immigrants seeking refuge.

It convinced Northerners that slavery should be outlawed.
It convinced Northerners that slavery should be outlawed.

It increased the number of settlers near Southern rivers.

Answer 1

It convinced Northerners that slavery should be outlawed. Uncle Tom’s Cabin galvanized Northern anti‑slavery sentiment and increased opposition to the institution.