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sep 18, 1850 - Fugitive Slave Act passed by Congress

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The Fugitive Slave Act encouraged citizens to capture and assist with capturing runaway slaves. It also denied slaves the right to a jury trial. Citizens were also paid for capturing any fugitive slaves.

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Events Leading to the Civil War

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sep 18, 1850
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~ 174 years ago
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