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5A- Fugitive Slave Act (sep 18, 1850 – sep 18, 1850)

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It was a law passed in 1850 that made it legal to arrest runaway slaves anywhere in the United States. The slaves could be returned to their owners. A person who helped runaway slaves faced fines and jail time.

(https://quizlet.com/351111572/the-fugitive-slave-act-of-1850-flash-cards/)

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sep 18, 1850
sep 18, 1850
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