Is Trump Running the Fugitive Slave Act Playbook?
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The Impact of the Fugitive Slave Act
This chapter explores how the Fugitive Slave Act influenced the political landscape by uniting anti-slavery advocates and transforming public sentiment in the North. It contrasts the demands of abolitionists for immediate emancipation with the gradualist approach of others, highlighting the law's role in escalating tensions between the North and South.
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