
Is Trump Running the Fugitive Slave Act Playbook?
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The Political Shift of the Anti-Slavery Movement
This chapter explores the impact of the anti-slavery movement on political dynamics leading up to the Civil War. It details how the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 mobilized previously inactive citizens, reshaping party politics and facilitating the emergence of leaders like Abraham Lincoln.
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