How did Northerners react to the Fugitive Slave Law?
Select one:
a. They supported the law fully.
b. They liked it because they could get money for turning in a runaway slave.
c. They thought it was too much work for them.
d. They really didn't care either way.
e. They were against the law because it forced them to support slavery.

Question

How did Northerners react to the Fugitive Slave Law?
Select one:
a. They supported the law fully.
b. They liked it because they could get money for turning in a runaway slave.
c. They thought it was too much work for them.
d. They really didn't care either way.
e. They were against the law because it forced them to support slavery.

anonymous · Answer

Most Northerners hated the Fugitive Slave Law because it made it a requirement to turn in run away slaves.  It sealed the deal for a lot of Northerners who were on the fence to become abolitionists.