Harriet Beecher Stowe by Alex Qualls

Life and Background

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Harriet was born on June 4,1811 in greenfield to the Rev. She has in total of 7 children and she is married and she also writes she is really famous for her work. And she writes about social justice and slavery. she has a husband named Calvin Stowe.

Uncle Tomis Cabin

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Uncle Tom tells a story about enslaved people and depicted as saintly and dignified,noble and stead fast in his beliefs.

Meeting with Lincoln/President Lincoln

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Harriet met Lincoln at a meeting in 1862.President Lincoln was in DC when they met and they were real happy to see eachother.

Why she is important

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Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) published more than 30 books, but it was her best-selling anti-slavery novel Uncle Tom's Cabin that catapulted her to international celebrity and secured her place in history. She believed her actions could make a positive difference. Her words changed the world.

How did she impact the World

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Stowe used her fame to petition to end slavery. She toured nationally and internationally, speaking about her book and donating some of what she earned to help the antislavery cause.

Before Civill War

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Stowe's candor on the controversial subject of slavery encouraged others to speak out, further eroding the already precarious relations between northern and southern states and advancing the nation's march toward Civil War.

After The War

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Following the Civil War, Harriet moved to Jacksonville, Florida, in 1866. In 1868, she was an editor for a magazine titled Hearth and Home, which greatly appealed to women.

Why did she stop Slavery

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She believed slavery was unjust and immoral, and bristled at an law requiring citizen — including her — complicity. Living in Brunswick, ME, while her husband taught at Bowdoin College, Stowe disobeyed the law by hiding John Andrew Jackson, who was traveling north from enslavement in South Carolina.

More Things about the cabin

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Uncle Tom's Cabin tells the story of Uncle Tom, an enslaved person, depicted as saintly and dignified, noble and steadfast in his beliefs.While being transported by boat to auction in New Orleans, Tom saves the life of Little Eva, an angelic and forgiving young girl, whose grateful father then purchases Tom.

College

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In 1824, Harriet became first a student and then a teacher at Hartford Female Seminary, founded by sister Catharine. There, she furthered her writing talents, spending many hours composing essays. Lyman was appointed President of Lane Theological Seminary.