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The Rest Is HistoryJun 27, 2022

200: American Civil War: The Causes (Part 1)

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Uncle Tom's Cabin The Real Problem with Slavery

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Uncle Tom's Cabin

Uncle Tom's Cabin was a publishing sensation and what Uncle Tom's Cabin does is to put into the homes of middle-class mid-victorian northeastern Amer…

The Real Problem with Slavery

Hinton Rowan Helper

the real problem with slavery is what it does to poor white people

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Welcome to The Rest Is History 'American Civil War' series. The release schedule of the four episodes is as follows: The Causes (Monday 27th June) Outbreak (Tuesday 28th June) Gettysburg (Thursday 30th June) Aftermath & Legacy (Monday 4th July) However, members of The Rest Is History Club get all four episodes RIGHT NOW, so head to restishistorypod.com to sign up. In the first of a four part series, Tom and Dominic are joined by historian Adam Smith for an in-depth look at the origins of the war. They ask whether the moral, political and economic problems of slavery made conflict inevitable and discuss the character of Abraham Lincoln. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook

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Uncle Tom's Cabin

The host discusses the significant influence of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' on public perception of slavery and its role in t…

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The Real Problem with Slavery

Hinton Rowan Helper

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The conversation centers on impact of slavery on society.
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Referenced books include Uncle Tom's Cabin and The Real Problem with Slavery by Hinton Rowan Helper.
The strongest audience signal points to Historians and those interested in American literature and civil rights and Historians and students of American history.

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impact of slavery on society(1)impact of Uncle Tom's Cabin(1)

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Uncle Tom's Cabin

Best for Historians and those interested in American literature and civil rightsOften cited around impact of Uncle Tom's Cabin

“Uncle Tom's Cabin was a publishing sensation and confronted middle-class Northeastern Americans with the reality of a system of enslavement that breaks up families.”

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Trigger: impact of Uncle Tom's Cabin

For: Historians and those interested in American literature and civil rights

Key quote: “Uncle Tom's Cabin was a publishing sensation and what Uncle Tom's Cabin does is to put into the homes of middle-class mid-victorian northeastern Americans confront them with the reality of a system of enslavement that breaks up families that violates women in every sense.”

The host discusses the significant influence of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' on public perception of slavery and its role in the anti-slavery movement. The book served as a catalyst for middle-class Americans to confront the harsh realities of enslavement, contributing to the radicalization of public opinion leading up to the Civil War.

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The Real Problem with Slavery

Hinton Rowan Helper

Best for Historians and students of American historyOften cited around impact of slavery on society

“Hinton Rowan Helper wrote a book saying the real problem with slavery is what it does to poor white people, which was taken up by northern anti-slavery people.”

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Trigger: impact of slavery on society

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Key quote: “the real problem with slavery is what it does to poor white people”

The host mentions Hinton Rowan Helper's book to illustrate the broader societal implications of slavery beyond just the enslaved individuals. Helper argues that slavery negatively affects poor white people as well, which was a point that resonated with northern abolitionists.

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