Question

How did westward expansion impact slaves?

Answer 1

I know it has to do with the compromise of 1850

Answer 2

Compromise of 1850:
• California joined the United States as a free state.
• Texas joined the Union as a slaveholding state after being reimbursed for their claims on western lands.
• Popular sovereignty would be used in Utah and New Mexico to decide the issue of slavery.
• Slave auctions in Washington, D.C. were ended.
• The Fugitive Slave Act required all Americans to help return runaway slaves.

Answer 3

Search up the Fugitive Slave Act

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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