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How did the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 differ from the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793?

A: It opposed slavery.
B: It was broader in scope.
C: It gave fugitives more rights.
D: It had less severe penalties.

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Answer:

C: It gave fugitives more rights

Step-by-step explanation:

law of 1850 increased harsher penalties against runaway slaves and the people who helped them.

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