What was the primary purpose of the original Fugitive Slave Law of 1793?

Fugitive Slave Law Impacts and Reactions

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To abolish slavery in all states
To promote the expansion of slavery
To ensure escaped slaves were returned to their owners
To provide slaves with legal rights
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How did the Compromise of 1850 change the enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Law?
It abolished the Fugitive Slave Law
It allowed slaves to have a jury trial
It made the federal government less involved
It provided financial incentives for judges to favor slaveholders
3.
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What was a significant change in the new Fugitive Slave Law regarding legal proceedings for slaves?
Slaves could choose their owners
Slaves were denied the prospect of a jury trial
Slaves were allowed a jury trial
Slaves were granted the right to vote
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why did southern states view the new Fugitive Slave Law as an important concession?
It allowed them to expand slavery into northern states
It secured their property rights within the Union
It abolished slavery in the north
It provided slaves with more rights
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What was the general reaction in some quarters to the enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Law?
Widespread support
Enormous backlash
Indifference
Celebration
6.
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Despite the backlash, what was the overall outcome regarding the enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Law?
It was largely ignored
It was modified to be more lenient
It was strictly enforced
It was repealed
7.
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What was the impact of the Fugitive Slave Law on the conditions for fugitive slaves?
Conditions worsened dramatically
Conditions became more favorable
Conditions remained largely unchanged
Conditions improved significantly
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did the government's stance on the Fugitive Slave Law reflect its position on slavery?
It supported the rights of fugitive slaves
It indicated neutrality on the issue
It demonstrated alignment with slaveholders
It showed a commitment to abolishing slavery
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What did the alignment of the government with slaveholders indicate about the role of slavery in American society?
Slavery was a minor issue
Slavery had a national basis
Slavery was on the decline
Slavery was a sectional institution
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