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"Congress passed the Fugitive Slave Act in February 1793 and this was signed into law by the first US president, George Washington." (Wikipedia)
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Why did some Americans believe Fugitive Slave Act?
The Fugitive Slave Act was part of the Compromise of 1850 and it was done to satisfy abolitionists who were in Congress. While slavery was outlawed in Washington, D.C. under this compromise, the Fugitive Slave Act allowed slaves to be returned to their masters and those who housed their escape to be punished.
Enforcemaent of the Fugitive Act led to what?
This led to the American Civil war from 1861-1865. This was because of slavery . The fugitive slave act allowed slave hunters to go to the North to get their slaves back.
Reaction against the Fugitive Slave Act was strongest among?
Northern Blacks.
What was the reaction to president pierce's enforcement of the fugitive slave act?
it hardened the opposition to slavery
What did the Compromise of 1850 offer people who supported slavery?
The Compromise of 1850 offered the Fugitive slave act to supporters of slavery. This meant that if a slave ran away he could be caught by his owner.
Why was the fugitive slave law was passed in 1793?
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1793 was passed to establish procedures for the return of runaway slaves to their owners. It was part of the broader legal framework in the United States that upheld the institution of slavery and sought to protect slave owners' property rights.
Who drafted the fugitive slave laws?
The Fugitive Slave Acts were passed by the U.S. Congress in 1793 and 1850. The first act was drafted by Congress, while the second act was amended from the original law.
Why was the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793 important to US history?
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What year was the fugitive slave act passed?
1850 Only John P. Hale, Charles Sumner, Salmon Chase and Benjamin Wade voted against the measure, Even the whig party leader Daniel Webster voted for it. This is why he never became President of United States.
Who passed the fugitive slave act?
The Fugitive Slave Act was put into place by Congress under the presidential rule of Zarchary Taylor.
What was on outcome of the compromise of 1850?
Congress passed the Fugitive Slave Act.
What was the outcome of the compromise of 1850?
Congress passed the Fugitive Slave Act.
Did uncle tom cabin led to the fugitive slave act?
No, it didn't. The Fugitive Slave Law was passed before the publication of the novel.
How did the fugitive slave act of 1850 differ fom the fugitive slave act of 1793?
In 1850 there were more slaves & states so that made it harder to compromise with other states, because they all had different opinions.
Under the fugitive slave act what would happen to a citizen who helped a runaway slave?
A citizen who helped a runaway slave under the Fugitive Slave Act could be fined or imprisoned for aiding a fugitive slave. The act required citizens to assist in capturing and returning escaped slaves to their owners.
What laws punished northerners who assisted escaped slaves?
fugitive slave lawsThe Fugitive Act
When did the fugitive slave act come into being?
The act was passed in Congress on September 18, 1850.
