American Writers: Harriet Beecher Stowe: Uncle Tom's Cabin
Subjects:
History, Social Studies
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
Source: C-SPAN
C-SPAN American Writers webpage explores Stowe's seminal work. Includes video of the full episode.
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