Question What effect did the Fugitive Slave Act have? Select all that apply. (1 point) Responses It convinced Northerners that slavery was immoral. It convinced Northerners that slavery was immoral. It convinced Southerners that Northerners would help return slaves. It convinced Southerners that Northerners would help return slaves. It convinced slaves that they were free to travel to the territories. It convinced slaves that they were free to travel to the territories. It convinced the federal government that they issue of slavery could be peacefully resolved. It convinced the federal government that they issue of slavery could be peacefully resolved.

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The effects of the Fugitive Slave Act included:

  • It convinced Northerners that slavery was immoral.
  • It convinced Southerners that Northerners would help return slaves.

The other options, such as convincing slaves they were free to travel to the territories or persuading the federal government that slavery could be peacefully resolved, are not accurate in the context of the act's historical implications.