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Which of the following statements is true about Harriet Beecher Stowe?

She moved to Canada after writing her book.
Her book became a best seller in France.
She later regretted her stand on abolition.
She started schools for freed slaves.

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michell96

The correct answer is B. Her book became a best seller in France.

Explanation:

Harriet Beecher Stowe was an American writer and supporter of slavery abolition that lived during the 19th century. Beecher wrote multiple books, articles and letter, but is mostly known for her novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" that deal with the conditions of slavers in the U.S. and that after being published in 1852  became very popular not only in the U.S. in which it was supported by the Northern states and criticized by the Southern but in Europe, indeed in Europe especially in countries such as Great Britain and France this book became one of the best sellers during the 19th century. Additionally, after this book, Becher continued writing and supporting anti-slavery and women rights in the U.S. Therefore, the statement that is true about Harriet Beecher Stowe is that her book became a best seller in France.

vaduz

Answer:

She started schools for freed slaves.

Explanation:

Harriet Beecher Stowe was an American writer, scholar and an abolitionist. She was famous for her novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" which revolves around the lives of slaves, African Americans. Writing a book on slavery and that too, from the slaves' point of view made her even more prominent.

Showing support for the slaves and their cause, she would do anything possible to help the cause. She and her family not only helped establish a church, but also started a school where she enlisted freed slaves and taught them how to read and write. For her, supporting and promoting the cause of the slaves wasn't enough to give them their right and freedom. So, she taught them how to be educated, giving them a future that will help them in the long run.

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