Enforcement of the fugitive slave act led to

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4 May, 05:27

Enforcement of the fugitive slave act led to

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Widespread resistance to the 1793 law led to the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, which added more provisions regarding runaways and levied even harsher punishments for interfering in their capture. The Fugitive Slave Acts were among the most controversial laws of the early 19th century.