Fugitive Slave Act
Clip: Season 25 Episode 12 | 2m 19s
The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 made the hunting down of escaped slaves, even in free states, fully legal. To abolitionists, this represented a huge blow to their efforts. Not only had the federal government endorsed slavery, but it had also committed to preserving the institution indefinitely.
Aired: 01/08/13
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