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Fugitive Slave Act and Its Impact

Fugitive Slave Act and Its Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Moral Science

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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In the 19th century, various actions were taken to nullify the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, which denied due process to black individuals accused of escaping slavery. Northern states enacted personal liberty laws to counteract the Act, such as prohibiting the use of state jails for runaway slaves and penalizing officials who aided in their capture. Individuals also resisted by participating in the underground railroad and defying federal law. Notable cases include the rescue of Joshua Glover and the jury nullification in Syracuse, which set 25 people free. These efforts significantly reduced the enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Act.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?

To provide due process for accused runaway slaves

To abolish slavery in the southern states

To allow any person to claim a black individual as a slave

To protect the rights of slave owners in the North

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state's personal liberty law prohibited the use of local jails for holding accused runaway slaves?

Vermont

Massachusetts

Michigan

New York

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key feature of Vermont's personal liberty law?

It imposed fines on those helping runaway slaves

It allowed slave catchers to operate freely

It declared all black individuals within the state free

It required state officials to assist in slave rendition

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Underground Railroad?

A network assisting runaway slaves to reach freedom

A legislative act passed by northern states

A railway system connecting the North and South

A federal law supporting slave owners

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the consequence of helping runaway slaves under federal law?

A public commendation

Six months in jail and a $1000 fine

A mandatory court appearance

A reward of $1000

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the public react to Joshua Glover's arrest in Milwaukee?

They supported the slave catchers

They ignored the incident

They gathered in protest and helped him escape

They reported it to federal authorities

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the jury nullification in Syracuse, New York?

The federal government increased enforcement efforts

25 people were set free despite helping a runaway slave

The Fugitive Slave Act was repealed

25 people were convicted for helping a runaway slave

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