Question

Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote a bestseller, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," that many Southerners argued was-

a) An accurate portrayal of slavery
b) A pro-Southern narrative
c) An unbiased historical account
d) An anti-Southern propaganda

Answer 1

Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel Uncle Tom's Cabin was an effective piece of anti-slavery propaganda that caused a sensation and led to a shift in public opinion.

Step-by-step explanation:

Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel Uncle Tom's Cabin was perhaps the most effective piece of anti-slavery propaganda. The book, published in 1852, caused a sensation in the North and sold 300,000 copies in the first year alone. Stowe's book depicted the harsh conditions of slavery and successfully linked the antislavery cause with the preservation of the family, leading many people to think about the moral implications of slavery.