Beyond the Mason-Dixon Line: 15 Surprising Truths About Northern Slavery - History Collection
6. Fugitive Slave Laws Enforced in the North
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The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 mandated that all citizens, including those in Northern states, assist in the capture and return of escaped enslaved individuals. This federal law required Northern law...
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