
Fugitive Slave Act and Its Impact

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History, Social Studies, Moral Science
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9th - 12th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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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The Fugitive Slave Act was repealed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
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role did Daniel Webster play in the enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Act?
He helped draft personal liberty laws
He promised to enforce the act aggressively
He opposed the act and supported abolitionists
He remained neutral on the issue
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the overall impact of the actions taken against the Fugitive Slave Act?
They increased the number of slaves in the South
They led to the immediate abolition of slavery
They had no significant effect
They drastically reduced the number of people returned to slavery
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