20 März 1852 Jahr - Uncle Tom's Cabin in published.

Beschreibung:

Description: Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote this in 1852. It was a fictional drama about the life of a slave, and was eye-opening for many Americans, as they began to realize the horrors slavery.
Cause: Stowe wrote this novel in reaction to the slavery issues, such as the Fugitive Slave Trade and the Compromise of 1850.
Historical Impact: It gave Americans a much larger perspective on the slavery issue, and helped gain support for the abolition of slavery.