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The law that called for imprisonment or fines for anyone who helped a fugitive enslaved person was called the:.

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Answer: Fugitive Slave Act

Explanation: Enacted by Congress in 1793, the first Fugitive Slave Act authorized local governments to seize and return escapees to their owners and imposed penalties on anyone who aided in their escape.

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