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ANDREA DE LA CRUZ
on Oct 14, 2024
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The Fugitive Slave Act provided for the return of runaway slaves to their owners.
Fugitive Slave Act
Legislation passed in 1850 requiring the return of escaped slaves to their owners, even if they were in a free state.
- Investigate the influence of legislative measures and initiatives on the controversy surrounding slavery and the jurisdiction of states.
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Learning Objectives
- Investigate the influence of legislative measures and initiatives on the controversy surrounding slavery and the jurisdiction of states.