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Resistance and Artistic Expression

Question 1 • CA-Ethnic Studies

In 1852, author Harriet Beecher Stowe published the novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin." The story takes place in the antebellum South and depicts the harsh realities of slavery. It follows the life of Uncle Tom, an enslaved African American, as he is sold to various owners. The novel describes the brutal treatment of enslaved people, the separation of families, and the moral struggles of those involved. Upon its release, Stowe's novel exposed the inhumanity of slavery, stirred public opinion in the North, and played a significant role in the abolitionist movement.Which type of art form does this passage describe?

Answer
A
literature
B
music
C
performance art
D
visual art

Explanation

The passage describes a novel, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” written by Harriet Beecher Stowe. A novel is a work of literature, so the correct choice is literature. The passage discusses the book’s story and its effect on public opinion, not music, performance, or visual art.

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