Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Path to Freedom

Where was Harriet Beecher Stowe born?

• Litchfield, Connecticut

• Boston, Massachusetts

• New York, New York

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What is the name of the famous novel written by Harriet Beecher Stowe that depicted the harsh realities of slavery?

• The Scarlet Letter

• I Have A Dream

• Uncle Tom's Cabin

• The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

In what year was "Uncle Tom's Cabin" published?

• 1850

• 1852

• 1860

• 1865

How did Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," impact the abolitionist movement?

• It had little to no impact

• It was banned and forgotten

• It fueled the movement by depicting the cruelty of slavery

• It discouraged people from supporting the movement

What was Harriet Beecher Stowe's relation to the famous preacher Henry Ward Beecher?

• Mother

• Sister

• Daughter

• Cousin

Which U.S. President is said to have greeted Harriet Beecher Stowe with, "So you're the little woman who wrote the book that started this great war"?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Johnson

• Ulysses S. Grant

• James Buchanan

Besides writing, what other abolitionist activities was Harriet Beecher Stowe known for?

• Leading slave rebellions

• Speaking at abolitionist rallies

• Providing shelter for runaway slaves

• All of the above

How many children did Harriet Beecher Stowe have?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

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

• Her own experiences as a slave

• The stories of escaped slaves

• A vision she had

• The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850

Where did Harriet Beecher Stowe pass away?

• Hartford, Connecticut

• Litchfield, Connecticut

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Cincinnati, Ohio