Question

How did the Mexican-American War and from Compromise of 1850 (especially the Fugitive

Slave Act) lead to increase tensions betweens slaves and free states? |
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Answer 1

Fugitive Slave Act was created in 1850 by the federal government in the supervision of apprehension of slaves who has run away from their masters.

The Northern States however weren’t in support of slavery whereas the Southern states were in support of slavery. This however caused increased tension due to this difference between them .