18 sett 1850 anni - Fugitive Slave Act
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On September 18, 1850, the Fugitive Slave Act was passed as part of the Compromise of 1850. The act made it illegal for Americans to harbor run away slaves, and provided them with weapons to help catch the fugitive slaves.The bill was passed after pressure was put on the government by southern politicians.
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