15 Questions
What was the purpose of the Fugitive Slave Act mentioned in the text?
To require citizens to assist in the recovery of fugitive enslaved people
Why did the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act anger abolitionists?
It put more impetus on the federal government to enforce existing slave laws
How did Harriet Beecher Stowe contribute to the fight against slavery?
By using her pen as a weapon through writing
What did the Compromise of 1850 achieve according to the text?
It temporarily kept the nation united over the issue of slavery
Why did free Black people and formerly enslaved individuals flee to Canada and Europe?
To avoid being captured under the Fugitive Slave Act
What was the catalyst for Harriet Beecher Stowe to become more involved and active in the abolitionist movement?
The passage of the Fugitive Slave Act
What aspect of Uncle Tom's Cabin made it appealing to readers according to the passage?
Memorable characters like Uncle Tom and Simon Legree
What impact did Uncle Tom's Cabin have on its readers according to the text?
Many became abolitionists
What role did Harriet Beecher Stowe play in promoting abolitionism?
She wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin and toured to promote the cause
How did Harriet Beecher Stowe breathe life into the characters of Uncle Tom's Cabin?
By writing with passion and conviction
What was the primary purpose of slave owners in the South who were elected to Congress in the 1850s?
Ensure slavery remained a viable and legal institution
Which individual is mentioned as using literature to raise awareness about slavery in the 1850s?
Harriet Beecher Stowe
What did moderate abolitionists like Harriet Beecher Stowe aim to achieve through their efforts?
Educate people about the realities of slavery
What was the attitude of militant abolitionists like John Brown towards fighting against slavery?
Embrace political maneuvering and violence if necessary
In the 1850s, what was the South's next step if efforts to maintain the balance between free and slave states failed?
Preparing for secession from the Union
Learn about the political tension surrounding slavery in the United States during the 1850s and the roles of individuals on both sides of the issue. Understand the influence of slave owners in the South and their impact on state governments and Congress.
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