jan 1, 1850 - Northern Resistance

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DUE TO FUGITIVE SLAVE ACT AND EFFECT ON NORTHERN SOCIETY

- abolitionists grow
- Underground Railroad
- Personal Liberty Laws (jails can't house
escaped slaves)
- Vigilance Committees (protect escapees)
- Anthony Burns
- Uncle Tom's Cabin (MORAL DILEMMA)

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