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Why did the Fugitive Slave Act anger Northerners?
It prioritized states’ rights over the rights of the federal government.
It increased federal intervention in the affairs of independent states.
It contradicted the Wilmot Proviso.
It contradicted the Missouri Compromise.
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The Fugitive Slave Act angered Northerners because it increased federal intervention in the affairs of independent states. It was a federal law that required the capture and return of escaped slaves to their owners, even if they were found in free states. This law went against the ideals of individual states' rights and the ability of states to make their own decisions regarding slavery. It also contradicted the beliefs of many Northerners who opposed slavery and believed in the importance of personal freedom.