The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 Quiz

What was the primary concern of Southern politicians at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 regarding runaway slaves?

• That Northern states would become a safe haven for runaway slaves.

• That runaway slaves would be able to own property.

• That runaway slaves would be granted citizenship.

• That runaway slaves would be allowed to vote.

What was a significant change introduced by the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793?

• It provided runaway slaves with the right to a jury trial.

• It reduced the penalties for harboring fugitive slaves.

• It abolished slavery in Northern states.

• It allowed bounty hunters to capture runaway slaves in free states.

Which of the following was a consequence of the Compromise of 1850?

• Runaway slaves were granted the right to vote.

• The penalties for assisting runaway slaves were decreased.

• Americans were required to assist in capturing runaway slaves.

• The Fugitive Slave Act was repealed.

How did states like Vermont and Wisconsin respond to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?

• They ignored the federal mandate.

• They increased penalties for runaway slaves.

• They passed laws to nullify the federal mandate.

• They supported the federal mandate.

What was the outcome of the resistance to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 by 1864?

• The act was ignored by all states.

• The act was expanded to include more states.

• The act was repealed.

• The act was strengthened.