Uncle Tom's Cabin and Abolitionism

The video discusses the impact of Harriet Beecher Stowe's 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' on American society and literature. Published in response to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, the novel exposed the harsh realities of slavery, influencing public opinion and bolstering the abolitionist movement. It drew from real-life experiences, notably those of Josiah Henson, and faced criticism from the South. Despite this, it became a bestseller and significantly impacted American literature, inspiring future protest literature. The video also highlights the book's role in shaping the anti-slavery sentiment leading up to the Civil War.

What is the primary mission of the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum?

• To preserve American literature

• To honor anti-slavery abolitionists

• To support women's rights

• To promote modern art

What was the main consequence of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?

• It allowed enslaved people to vote

• It granted freedom to all enslaved people

• It required runaway enslaved people to be returned to their owners

• It abolished slavery in the South

What motivated Harriet Beecher Stowe to write Uncle Tom's Cabin?

• To support the Southern economy

• To write a romantic novel

• To expose the realities and horrors of slavery

• To entertain readers with a fictional story

Who is the main character in Uncle Tom's Cabin?

• Uncle Tom

• Simon Legree

• Evangeline Sinclair

• George Harris

What is the relationship between Eliza and George Harris in Uncle Tom's Cabin?

• They are siblings

• They are a married couple

• They are enemies

• They are business partners

Who was Josiah Henson, and how is he related to Uncle Tom's Cabin?

• A fictional character in the book

• The author of Uncle Tom's Cabin

• The real-life inspiration for Uncle Tom

• A Southern plantation owner

How did Southerners generally react to Uncle Tom's Cabin?

• They adopted it into their culture

• They accused Stowe of exaggeration

• They ignored it completely

• They praised it as an accurate depiction of slavery

What genre did Uncle Tom's Cabin help promote?

• Romantic novels

• Science fiction

• Protest literature

• Mystery novels

Which famous author wrote a book inspired by Uncle Tom's Cabin?

• F. Scott Fitzgerald

• Mark Twain

• Richard Wright

• Harper Lee

What was the biggest impact of Uncle Tom's Cabin on society?

• It led to the creation of new laws

• It bolstered the anti-slavery movement

• It inspired the Civil Rights Movement

• It was banned in the North