Question

Which of the following best describes Northern reactions to the Fugitive Slave Act?

3 They didn’t like the measure, but they accepted it as a part of the compromise.

2 Many law enforcement officials refused to enforce the law.

1 They believed it was legally proper to return escaped enslaved persons to the slaveholders.

Answer 1

In reaction to the Fugitive Slave Act, many northerner's refused to enforce the law. 

Answer 2

the correct answer is B.)Many law enforcement officials refused to enforce the law. on e20