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jan 29, 1850 - The Compromise of 1850

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January 29th - This legislation was introduced into Congress and delayed the Civil War by nearly a decade.
Fugitive Slave Law of 1850
This was part of the Compromise of 1850, and it required the US government to actively assist slave holders in recapturing escaped slaves (also known as freedom seekers).

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jan 29, 1850
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~ 175 years ago