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Why was the fugitive slave act the most controversial in the Compromise of 1850?
The fugitive slave act went beyond just condoning slavery in the south. It made the northern states accomplices. Northern citizens were required by law to turn in escaped slaves. Northern newspapers were required to run advertisements for rewards on escaped slaves.
What law required escaped slaves to be returned to their owners even if they escaped to the north?
The "Fugitive Slave Act" of 1854.
How slaves escaped from the south to the north?
slaves escaped any way they could, most crossed the Missouri river to lose their scent from the master's dogs. Didn't you pay attention in 5th grade.
What two countries did slaves escape to?
Canada And Mexico Actually there was 3 places they escaped to, two are above but they also escaped to the west indies
What happened to slaves who ran away?
Some slaves who ran away were recaptured and returned to their owners. They might be punished by whipping or by cutting off part of an arm, leg, hand or foot. however, their economic value often limited the damage inflicted. Some slaves who ran away died while running (drowned or other accidents) or while resisting recapture. Some slaves who ran away got away, to the northern states or to Canada, and made new lives for themselves. However, even when in the northern states, there were times when an escaped slave might be returned south to slavery. A few escaped slaves returned south on their own to help others get away, and some of those were captured and executed or enslaved.
