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What was the primary purpose of the political elite in the South during the 1850s?
What was the primary purpose of the political elite in the South during the 1850s?
- To ensure a balance of power between free and slave states
- To advocate for the abolition of slavery
- To promote equal rights for all citizens
- To maintain slavery as a viable and legal institution (correct)
Who used the power of writing to raise awareness about the horrors of slavery?
Who used the power of writing to raise awareness about the horrors of slavery?
- Militant abolitionists like John Brown
- Southern slave owners
- Moderate abolitionists like Harriet Beecher Stowe (correct)
- State governments in the South
What was the South preparing for if they failed to keep slavery a viable and legal institution?
What was the South preparing for if they failed to keep slavery a viable and legal institution?
- Civil Rights Movement
- Emancipation Proclamation
- Integration
- Secession (correct)
Which group were willing to take the fight to the South through political maneuvering and overt violence?
Which group were willing to take the fight to the South through political maneuvering and overt violence?
What did abolitionists feel about their cause during the 1850s?
What did abolitionists feel about their cause during the 1850s?
What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise?
What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise?
What did the Compromise of 1850 accomplish?
What did the Compromise of 1850 accomplish?
Why was the Fugitive Slave Act controversial?
Why was the Fugitive Slave Act controversial?
What did the acquisition of new territory after the war with Mexico bring to Washington?
What did the acquisition of new territory after the war with Mexico bring to Washington?
What was Harriet Beecher Stowe known for in her fight against slavery?
What was Harriet Beecher Stowe known for in her fight against slavery?
What was the catalyst for Harriet's increased involvement and activity?
What was the catalyst for Harriet's increased involvement and activity?
What was the main reason for the appeal of Uncle Tom's Cabin?
What was the main reason for the appeal of Uncle Tom's Cabin?
What was the impact of Uncle Tom's Cabin on its readers?
What was the impact of Uncle Tom's Cabin on its readers?
What was the main source of inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowe when writing Uncle Tom's Cabin?
What was the main source of inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowe when writing Uncle Tom's Cabin?
What was the result of bringing Uncle Tom's Cabin to the stage?
What was the result of bringing Uncle Tom's Cabin to the stage?
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