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What was the main reason for the inclusion of the Fugitive Slave Law in the Compromise of 1850?

to reward slave states for contributing funds to settle land claims

to pacify the free states for the decision to maintain slavery in the nation’s capital

to address problems caused by allowing popular sovereignty in the territories

to foster support for the admission of another free state

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To pacify the free stsates for the decision to maintain slavery in the nations capitol.

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