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Which of the following acts punished slaves who escaped their masters?

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Patriot Act

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Deserter Act

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Fugitive Slave Act

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Slave Act

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Solution

The correct option is C Fugitive Slave Act
The Fugitive Slave Act was passed in 1850. The law mandated the escaped slaves to be handed over to their masters.

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