Impact of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' on Civil War Tensions

Medium Period 5: 1844–1877 Causes Of The Civil War

As tensions escalated in the United States during the mid-19th century, various incidents and legislative actions contributed to increasing discord between the North and South. One such event was the publication of Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel, 'Uncle Tom's Cabin,' in 1852. This novel had a profound impact on public opinion regarding slavery.

Which of the following best explains how 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' contributed to the growing rift between the Northern and Southern states?

It illustrated the harsh realities of slavery, galvanizing Northern abolitionist sentiment.

It served as a blueprint for Southern states to defend and promote the institution of slavery.

It was primarily a historical romance that had little impact on political discourse.

It called for immediate secession of Southern states from the Union.

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