There are multiple examples of how abolitionist lead to increased sectionalism
1) <em>Uncle Tom's Cabin</em>- This book, written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, talked about the horrible conditions of slavery in the Southern portion of the US. This was perceived as a piece of abolitionist propaganda. Southerners responded angrily to this book, as they felt it was wildly inaccurate and misrepresented Southern society.
2) Abolitionist newspapers like <em>The North Star- </em>These anti-slavery magazines talked about how slavery was an evil institution that ruined the moral character of American society. Many Southerners responded to this with their own writings and justification of slavery. A perfect example of this would be John C. Calhoun's <em>Slavery, A Positive Good. </em>
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The significance of Christ's presence during the crowning of emperors in Byzantine art relates to the notion that this individuals are pre-ordained by god with certain powers and thus are ordained to be leaders of their community. By placing Jesus in this pictures it signals that these emperors were chosen by god and Jesus to rule thus granting them religious legitimacy to their rule.