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5 August, 05:27

What was stipulated by the "fugitive clause" written into the U. S. Constitution?

a. Masters could reclaim slaves who fled to other southern states.

b. Slaves had the right to escape and remain free if they reached a northern state.

c. Masters could reclaim slaves who fled anywhere in the United States.

d. Masters could reclaim slaves who fled only to the northern states.

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  1. 5 August, 06:20
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    "a. Masters could reclaim slaves who fled to other southern states" is the best option from the list, since this was one of the most controversial acts that was one of the leading catalysts for the outbreak of the Civil War.
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