1852

1852 was a leap year in the Gregorian calendar. It was marked by notable cultural and political developments across several regions.

In literature and culture, Harriet Beecher Stowe published Uncle Tom’s Cabin in book form, a work that became widely influential in shaping public opinion on slavery in the United States. In the United States, the presidential election of 1852 saw Democrat Franklin Pierce defeat Whig candidate Winfield Scott, a result that contributed to the collapse of the Whig Party and foreshadowed the political realignments of the decade over the issue of slavery.

In Australia, the Victorian gold rush continued to draw migrants and spur rapid growth in the colony of Victoria, contributing to the establishment of new towns and expanded colonial infrastructure.

Elsewhere, 1852 occurred amid ongoing imperial and regional developments, with societies adjusting to changes in politics, economy, and culture during the mid-19th century.