1 janv. 1850 - Fugitive Slave Laws
Description:
• No jury trial, no judge• Rendition by commissioner
– $10 for returned slaves, $5 for freed slaves
• No political response
– Failure to overturn slave laws in the House
– Supported by wealthy in the North
Personal Liberty Laws
– Enforcement is federal responsibility
– Many guaranteed trials for African–Americans accused of being a runaway slave
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 1850
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 175 ans