39: The California Gold Rush and the Compromise of 1850
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The Impact of the Fugitive Slave Act and Tensions over Slavery
Exploring the heartbreaking story of Margaret and her family, who were returned to slavery under the Fugitive Slave Act, and the profound impact it had on abolitionists. This chapter also delves into the growing tensions over slavery and the possibility of civil war, while acknowledging the support from podcast fans and patrons.
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