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mar 24, 1856 - Fugitive Slave Act

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This act stated that run away slaves could be held agents their will until they are returned to their owners. This made southern farmers happy. It also outraged northerners since they got the runaway slaves back .

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mar 24, 1856
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~ 170 years ago

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