FAQ About Harriet Beecher Stowe
How did Uncle Tom's Cabin influence international perspectives on slavery?
Uncle Tom's Cabin had a substantial influence on international perspectives regarding slavery, particularly in Britain, which had already abolished slavery in its colonies in 1833. The novel was widely circulated and translated into numerous languages, spreading anti-slavery sentiment worldwide. It helped garner global support for the abolitionist movement and increased international criticism of the United States' then-ongoing practice of slavery.
