How did northerners respond to the Fugitive Slave Act?

A. Some northern states enacted legislation opposing it.

B. Some northern states challenged it in the Supreme Court.

C. Some northern states enacted the Wilmot Proviso.

D. Some northern states supported it.

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Leila Douglas

26 April, 18:17

How did northerners respond to the Fugitive Slave Act?

A. Some northern states enacted legislation opposing it.

B. Some northern states challenged it in the Supreme Court.

C. Some northern states enacted the Wilmot Proviso.

D. Some northern states supported it.

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Gunner Pearson · Answer 1

Northerners responded in many different ways to the Fugitive Slave Act, but the best option from the list would be " A. Some northern states enacted legislation opposing it" was one of the major tensions leading up to the war.

How did northerners respond to the Fugitive Slave Act?A. Some northern states enacted legislation opposing it.B. Some northern states challenged it in the Supreme Court.C. Some northern states enacted the Wilmot Proviso.D. Some northern states supported it.

How did northerners respond to the Fugitive Slave Act?

A. Some northern states enacted legislation opposing it.

B. Some northern states challenged it in the Supreme Court.

C. Some northern states enacted the Wilmot Proviso.

D. Some northern states supported it.