The Effects of Reconstruction Quiz

Which of the following issues were raised in the novel Uncle Tom's Cabin that further divided the nation

along sectional lines and ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War?

A

The novel highlighted the cruelty of slavery.

B. The novel highlighted the importance of slavery for economic rea

C. The novel made it clear that the Confederate states could function independent of the Union

D. The novel illustrated the need for slavery in the North

0 of 14 Answered

The novel illustrated the need for slavery in the North

Explanation:

After the book was published, the country was put on a road to civil wars. However, its publication was not the leading cause of the war. But the fictitious of the worked are the ones that changed society's attitudes about slavery institutions. But still, there was little opinion across the American government because the novel shaped the public.

The changes, therefore, were widespread that promoted the spread of the ideals of abolitionism to the mainstream of American life.

A. The novel highlighted the cruelty of slavery is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Uncle Toms's cabin was written by Harriet Beecher Stowe. She grew u in Connecticut and experienced the harsh reality of slavery. Her book " Uncle Tom's Cabin" was published in 1852. It is a story about Tom, who is a slave. The book was a national bestseller and was popular around the world. It also affected the people of North who had never thought about the slavery seriously. They began to understand it and how harsh it was and awakened the consciousness to outlaw the slavery.