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On This Day: Publication Of Uncle Tom's Cabin

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Uncle Tom's Cabin was written to expose the evils of slavery. Published in 1852 by abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe to demonstrate the terrors and reality of slavery African Americans were experiencing. The interesting resource explains her personal beliefs, the book's impact on the discussion of slavery, and its influence today.

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Concepts

american history, african american history, african american culture, uncle tom's cabin, harriet beecher stowe, african americans, civil rights, abolitionists, the abolitionist movement, female writers, author's perspective, authors, author's style, books, banned books

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

Have learners read excerpts from Uncle Tom's Cabin to compare views of the time to today's
Compare the influence of the novel over time

Classroom Considerations

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The topic of slavery and language used may be sensitive for some pupils

Pros

Provides an opportunity to discuss the issue of slavery
Material highlights female authors

Cons

None

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