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Why was the compromise of 1850 controversial and what happened as a result of its passage?

Why was the compromise of 1850 controversial and what happened as a result of its passage?
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Why was the compromise of 1850 controversial and what happened as a result of its passage?

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There are several reasons why the Compromise of 1850 was controversial, but the main reason was that it amended the Fugitive Slave Act, which was very unpopular in the North. 
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