Uncle Tom's Cabin and John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry

What is the significance of Uncle Tom's Cabin and John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry in shaping the growing divide between the North and South?

• They both contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War

• They both led to the abolition of slavery

• They both resulted in the secession of Southern states

• They both had no impact on the growing divide between the North and South

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What is the main topic of the passage?

• Impact of Uncle Tom's Cabin and John Brown's raid on public opinion about slavery

• The causes of the Civil War

• The effects of the Civil War on American society

• The role of Abraham Lincoln in abolishing slavery

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Comprehending a text

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The impact of Uncle Tom's Cabin and John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry on public opinion about slavery

• The role of Abraham Lincoln in the outbreak of the Civil War

• The economic factors contributing to the Civil War

• The impact of the Emancipation Proclamation on the abolition of slavery

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How did Uncle Tom's Cabin depict the inhumane treatment of slaves, and what was the outcome of John Brown's attempt to start a slave rebellion at Harper's Ferry?

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Citing textual evidence

How did the capture and execution of Brown impact the tensions between the North and South?

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