Question

As part of the Compromise of 1850, the Fugitive Slave Law stated that _____.

• A. all African Americans were slaves.
• B. all African Americans suspected of being slaves should be brought to a trial by jury.
• C. every accused African American had the right to a defense lawyer.
• D. all citizens were responsible for catching fugitive slaves.
• E. each state had to determine whether it would comply with the law.

Answer 1

The correct option is D all citizens were responsible for catching fugitive slaves.

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