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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What was the biggest difference between the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793 and the Fugitive Slave Act that was part of the Compromise of 1850? In 1793, plantation owners had to submit proof of ownership of the runaway slaves in question. In 1850, Northern states could no longer hold a trial to determine if a slave was guilty or innocent of being a "runaway." In 1793, those who were found guilty of helping runaway slaves by offering food or shelter were forced to pay large fines. In 1850, states no longer had to help owners capture their fugitive slaves - only return them if the

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Its either the 2nd or 3rd one

OpenStudy (nurali):

i think In 1793, those who were found guilty of helping runaway slaves by offering food or shelter were forced to pay large fines.

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