Question

What was the purpose of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?(1 point)
Responses

To encourage the return of escaped slaves to their owners
To encourage the return of escaped slaves to their owners

To abolish the institution of slavery entirely
To abolish the institution of slavery entirely

To provide financial compensation to slave owners
To provide financial compensation to slave owners

To grant freedom to all slaves in the United States

Answer 1

The purpose of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 was **to encourage the return of escaped slaves to their owners**.