Question

What did the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 attempt to do?

O stop enslaved people from running away to free states
O give rights to enslaved people who went to free states
O set up a path to citizenship for enslaved people who went to free states
O establish a large government force to catch and punish enslaved people who ran away

Answer 1

Passed September 18, 1850 by Congress, The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 was part of the Compromise of 1850. This act required that slaves be returned to their owners, even if they were in a free state. This act makes the union government responsible for finding, returning, and trying to escape the enslaved slaves.

Answer 2

Answer: First option: Stop enslaved people from running away to free states

Explanation: I took the k12 2.06 Quiz: More Legislation.