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Underground Railroad: The William Still Story  Fugitive Slave Act

The Fugitive Slave Act was an attempt by the government to appease southern slave states. Details

 

Program: Underground Railroad: The William Still Story

Episode: Fugitive Slave Act

The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 was the last attempt by the government in Washington to appease the southern slave states and shut down the Underground Railroad. It required every state and territory in the United States to assist in the return of fugitive slaves and gave slave owners the right to seek them out even in states that had abolished slavery.

• Visit the Fugitive Slave Act webpage

Duration: (2:15)
Premiere Date: 02/05/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-PG
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Underground Railroad: The William Still Story
55:15 Air Date 02/05/12
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Underground Railroad: The William Still Story Trailer
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Underground Railroad: The William Still Story Trailer No Air
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Shorts
6 VIDEOS

Coded Spirituals
2:27 Air Date 02/19/12

Origin of the name Underground Railroad
1:19 Air Date 02/19/12

Punishment
1:46 Air Date 02/19/12

Slavery and Freedom
3:16 Air Date 02/19/12

William Still's Place in History
2:18 Air Date 02/19/12

Fugitive Slave Act
2:15 Air Date 02/10/12