How did the Fugitive slave law of 1850 lead to the American Civil War?

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Moises Castaneda

29 June, 13:23

How did the Fugitive slave law of 1850 lead to the American Civil War?

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Mariana Lynn · Answer 1

The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 was passed by Congress as one provision of the Compromise of 1850. The harsh terms of the act angered many Northerners and contributed to the sectional division over slavery that led to the American Civil War.

Samantha Bartlett · Answer 2

It caused huge controversy back then