Question
Which of the following explains why many Northerners were opposed to the Fugitive Slave Act?(1 point)
Responses
It upset the balance of free and slave states in Congress.
It upset the balance of free and slave states in Congress.
It opened all new territories to popular sovereignty.
It opened all new territories to popular sovereignty.
It allowed the ownership of enslaved people, but banned the trading of enslaved people.
It allowed the ownership of enslaved people, but banned the trading of enslaved people.
It made all citizens participate actively in supporting slavery.
Responses
It upset the balance of free and slave states in Congress.
It upset the balance of free and slave states in Congress.
It opened all new territories to popular sovereignty.
It opened all new territories to popular sovereignty.
It allowed the ownership of enslaved people, but banned the trading of enslaved people.
It allowed the ownership of enslaved people, but banned the trading of enslaved people.
It made all citizens participate actively in supporting slavery.
Answers
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The correct response is:
**It made all citizens participate actively in supporting slavery.**
Many Northerners opposed the Fugitive Slave Act because it required them to assist in the capture and return of escaped enslaved individuals, effectively forcing individuals who were opposed to slavery to participate in its enforcement.
**It made all citizens participate actively in supporting slavery.**
Many Northerners opposed the Fugitive Slave Act because it required them to assist in the capture and return of escaped enslaved individuals, effectively forcing individuals who were opposed to slavery to participate in its enforcement.
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