The novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin," written by Harriet Beecher Stowe and published in 1852, was influential in the abolitionist movement in the United States. This powerful work depicted the harsh realities of slavery and humanized enslaved individuals, stirring the emotions of readers and raising awareness about the moral dilemmas associated with the institution of slavery. By portraying the struggles of characters like Uncle Tom and Eliza, Stowe’s narrative galvanized public opinion against slavery in the North and fueled abolitionist efforts. The novel’s widespread impact contributed to the growing tensions that eventually led to the Civil War.