What effect did the Fugitive Slave Act have? Select all that apply.

Question

(1 point)
• It convinced Northerners that slavery was immoral.
• It convinced Southerners that Northerners would help return slaves.
• 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.

Answer 1

The applicable effects of the Fugitive Slave Act would be:

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

The other two options are not accurate reflections of the effects of the Fugitive Slave Act.