Civil War: The war fought between the Northern states (Union) and Southern states (Confederacy) from 1861 to 1865, primarily over issues related to slavery.
Emancipation Proclamation: An executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862, declaring all slaves in Confederate territory as legally free.
Women's Rights Movement: The movement advocating for equal rights for women, which gained momentum during the mid-to-late 19th century. Many women involved in the abolitionist movement, like Stowe, also played important roles in the women's rights movement.