What was one important consequence of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?

The Fugitive Slave Act required Northerners to help capture and return people who had escaped slavery, and denied accused fugitives important legal protections. This forced many people in the North to confront and participate in the enforcement of slavery, increasing opposition to the law and support for abolition. Therefore, the correct choice is B, “The abolition movement gained support as the law forced Northerners to take part in the system of slavery.”

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