Which of these events took place in the 1850s? a) mexican war b) civil war begins c) uncle tom's cabin published d) marbury v. madison decision handed down

The correct answer is C. Uncle Tom's Cabin published

Explanation:

Uncle Tom's Cabin was a novel published in 1852 by the American writer Harriet Beecher Stowe, this novel became popular during the 1850s and had an important role in the beginning of the civil war and anti-slavery movements because this literary work depicted the conditions and life of slavers. This implies the event that took place during the 1850s was that Uncle Tom's Cabin was published. On the other hand, other events occurred before or after this event, indeed, the Civil War began in 1861, the Mexican war began in 1846 and Marbury v. Madison decision occurred in 1803.

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