What personal tragedy promoted Harriet Beecher Stowe to write about the separation of black families under slavery?

Harriet Beecher Stowe was deeply affected by the death of her son, Sammy, at a young age. This tragedy fueled her determination to write "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and shed light on the cruelty and inhumanity of slavery, particularly the separation of families. Stowe's personal experience with loss and grief gave her a unique perspective on the devastating impact that slavery had on individuals and families.