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How did many northerners respond to the Fugitive Slave Act? What concerns did northerners have slavery in the 1850's?

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Northern reaction against the Fugitive Slave Act was strong, and many states enacted laws that nullified its effect, making it worthless.

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In cases where the law was enforced, threats or acts of mob violence often required the dispatch of federal troops.

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