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What did the Fugitive Slave Law require Americans to do?

Answer 1

Adeline Acosta

It made Americans return runaway slaves.

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Answer 2

Daniel Armstrong

The Fugitive Slave Law, enacted in 1850 as part of the Compromise of 1850, required Americans to assist in the capture and return of runaway slaves to their owners, regardless of whether they were in free states or territories. It authorized federal marshals to deputize citizens to help in the apprehension of fugitive slaves and imposed penalties on those who aided or abetted runaway slaves or refused to assist in their capture.

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