Reactions to the Fugitive Slave Law

The Fugitive Slave Law ignited a strong reaction among abolitionists, particularly black abolitionists like Martin Delaney, who expressed a willingness to use violence to protect fugitive slaves. William Lloyd Garrison, known for advocating non-violence, reconsidered self-defense as a legitimate response. Black communities formed self-protection societies to guard against slave catchers. The story of John Anderson, an escaped slave who killed a slave catcher in self-defense, exemplifies the law's deadly consequences. The law intensified abolitionist efforts, leading some to question the efficacy of nonviolence.

What was the reaction of black abolitionists to the Fugitive Slave Law?

• They supported it.

• They were indifferent.

• They ignored it.

• They were outraged.

What did Martin Delaney imply in his quote about slaveholders?

• He would welcome them.

• He would ignore them.

• He would fight them to the death.

• He would negotiate with them.

How did William Lloyd Garrison's view change in response to the Fugitive Slave Law?

• He decided to leave the abolitionist movement.

• He supported the Fugitive Slave Law.

• He began to see self-defense as a legitimate response.

• He continued to advocate for non-violence.

What actions did black communities take in response to the Fugitive Slave Law?

• They formed self-protection societies.

• They moved to the south.

• They supported the law.

• They remained passive.

What was the fate of some slave catchers according to the transcript?

• They were met with deadly force.

• They were welcomed.

• They were supported.

• They were ignored.

What was the main reason for the formation of vigilance groups?

• To ignore the law.

• To support slave catchers.

• To protect against kidnappers.

• To promote the Fugitive Slave Law.

What did John Anderson do to the slave catcher following him?

• He negotiated with him.

• He killed him in self-defense.

• He surrendered to him.

• He ignored him.

How did the crowd react to John Anderson's story?

• They applauded him.

• They were outraged.

• They condemned him.

• They were indifferent.

What shift did the Fugitive Slave Law cause in the abolitionist movement?

• A shift towards questioning non-violence.

• A shift towards ignoring the law.

• A shift towards non-violence.

• A shift towards supporting the law.

What was the overall impact of the Fugitive Slave Law on abolitionists?

• It caused them to abandon their cause.

• It made them indifferent.

• It sparked a passion and controversy.

• It made them support the law.