Question

#13. With the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, runaway slaves could not find true freedom in the northern states. Where did they now have to go for their freedom?

Answer 1

With the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, runaway slaves who sought freedom in northern states faced the risk of being captured and returned to their enslavers. As a result, many escaped slaves sought refuge in Canada, where slavery was abolished in 1834. Canada became a key destination for those fleeing to secure their freedom and safety from the reach of the Fugitive Slave Act.