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Honest Abe gave Ms. Stowe credit for starting the war. Very likely to be true, after this novel became a bestseller at the time having a huge affect on public opinion about what was taking place in their free country. Harriet's goal was to make slaves be seen as humans with feelings and souls just like white people. Undoubtably it had an impact on public policy decisions made by the Lincoln administration. The book was actually written in installments over a near year period for an national publication, before it was published in book form. It went on to sell an unprecedented 300,000 copies. She was paid $400 for her effort. Anyone who hasn't read this book, should.

Grade - A

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