Henry Ward Beecher

Social Studies Standard 4-6, Indicator 4-6.2: Explain the contributions of abolitionists to the mounting tensions between the North and South over slavery, including William Lloyd Garrison, Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and John Brown. Grade 4 Dance Standards 3: Understand dance as a way to create and communicate meaning. Objectives: 1. The student will be able to (TSWBA) explain and communicate the emotions and contributions of Harriet Tubman, an…

At the chronicle of America between the years 1760 and 1860 begins with the separation of colonies with the hopeful aim to birth a nation built from righteousness Independence and freedom. The latter part of this time frame America again will find itself at another defining moment. This time oddly enough was caused by social injustices. Here just as before the clash is the result from another social and humanitarian cause fighting for freedom and Independence this time 4 the humanitarian hand…

One of the most influential novels in American history to greatly impact its society and cultural views was without doubt Uncle Tom’s Cabin. David S. Reynolds wrote Mightier than the Sword as a homage to that great novel, in which he provides an in-depth look on how Uncle Tom’s Cabin had an abundant influence on the Civil War, and the impression after. Reynolds discussed the various plays and modern media takes on the novel which have shared an influence on the citizen’s view on slavery. Such…

As a major component of American history, slavery built the United States up economically before the popularization of industrialism; while, it devalued the laborers. (Credo slavery) The documentation of this became crucial to the abolition of the institution. Much of the period was recounted in slave narratives written by freed or escaped slaves. Narratives were used to raise African Americans from the stereotypes forced upon them and expose the cruel nature of slavery (Powerpoint). The…

The short story, "Desiree's Baby", written by Kate Chopin, set in Louisiana's 1892 slave era, was influenced by the irony of love and prejudices. In the story, Chopin depicts how racial bias overthrows the love a man had for his wife and child. An analysis of the story proves the irony by illustrating judgment on appearances, through racism, and self-destruction. In the beginning, it's ironic that appearances don't seem to matter. At first sight, Armand falls in love with Desiree, without…

Matthias,” but through Truth’s pentecostal preachings she was introduced to abolitionists and women right’s groups. As an orator she spoke out about her experience as an African American, as a women, and as a slave. Truth became popular after Harriet Beecher Stowe published an article in the Atlantic Monthly, in which she called Truth a “Libyan Sibyl.” Women’s Suffrage When her son Peter was illegally sold into slavery in Alabama, she filed charges and became the first African American woman…

A beautifully inspirational quote said by American Abolitionist and author Harriet Beecher Stowe shows how she felt during the times when slavery was at its highest, “It’s a matter of taking the side of the weak against the strong, something the best people have always done.” This could not be a better quote as to explain why she wrote Uncle Tom’s Cabin; or, Living with the lowly. Claimed to have laid out the groundwork for the Civil War, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” is a book about two slaves and their…

There are many forms of protest in today’s society; marches, boycotting, striking, artwork, even literature. Regardless of all the different types, there is always one common goal in mind: To bring about change. Literature can be a much more subtle form of protest but has the power to be just as effective. In Divided We Fall by Trent Reedy, the goal is to reform an oppressive government. However, he makes the reader actually figure out what he’s protesting without just telling you. This book is…

the main causes of the Civil War. Although some people might think that it is just a book, it caused many bad things to happen, while probably some things that happened from it weren't intended. Uncle Tom’s Cabin, was written by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Harriet Beecher Stowe wanted to portray the evils of slavery through her book. After it was published, people had many different views and ideas about the book, and even lead to the forming of a new political group. This book stirred up a lot of…

inspiration. Harriet Beecher Stowe, born in 1811, had an abundance of influential events both from her personal life and the turbulent world around her. In the article Stowe’s Life and Uncle Tom's Cabin, written by Joan D. Hedrick, “Harriet Beecher Stowe had a profound effect on nineteenth-century culture and politics, not because her ideas were original, but because they were common.” Stowe was heavily influenced by her middle class, religious parents. Education was a top priority in the…