Which of the Following Statements Describes the Historical Significance of Harriet

Which of the following statements describes the historical significance of Harriet Beecher Stowe's 1852 novel Uncle Tom's Cabin?

A) It portrayed slaves as good-natured but unintelligent and unable to care for themselves.
B) It sparked an unprecedented discussion about race and slavery in the United States and abroad.
C) The book did not sell well until after the Civil War had begun,but it eventually made Stowe a rich woman.
D) The novel was made into an emotionally charged stage play that was banned throughout the North and South.