Causes of the Civil War: Photo Analysis
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Author of Uncle Tom's Cabin
Uncle Tom's Cabin, written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, is often referred to as one of the main causes of the Civil War. Lincoln is actually remembered for saying to Stowe, "so you are the little woman who wrote the book that started this great war." In your SS journal, copy the quote and explain what it means after you complete the photo analysis. Study the different images and then make a Venn Diagram about each one. What do you see in each picture? How are they alike and how are they different? These are both images of the cover for the same book.
Use your text book to write a paragraph about the importance of this particular book. Remember to explain to the audience why the author wrote the book and what the book is about. What do you think about Harriet Stowe? Pick three descriptive adjectives to descripe her.
Use your text book to write a paragraph about the importance of this particular book. Remember to explain to the audience why the author wrote the book and what the book is about. What do you think about Harriet Stowe? Pick three descriptive adjectives to descripe her.
