Question

What was a provision of the fugitive slave act

Answer 1

The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 was a federal law that allowed for the capture and return of runaway slaves. It also made it illegal for anyone to assist a runaway slave, and imposed harsh penalties on those who did. The Act also allowed slave owners to pursue their runaway slaves into free states and territories, and gave them the right to a jury trial in order to prove ownership.

Answer 2

What was a provision of the fugitive slave act