18 sept. 1850 - Fugitive Slave Law
Description:
Many despised the Fugitive Slave Act, which stated that anyone who helped a fugitive could be fined or imprisoned. Many also refused to obey this law, and Northern juries refused to convict those who had been charged.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
18 sept. 1850
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 175 ans