SECTIONAL CRISIS 1850 1861
UNCLE TOMS CABIN
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The person helping could go to jail and the slave would be captured.
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Nothing, everyone was free.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -One of the most powerful ways an enslaved person could resist was to run away. Running away carried heavy risks. If runaways were caught, they would be physically punished, usually by whipping, and might be made to wear chains or handcuffs to prevent them from running again.
Detailed explanation-2: -If court officials were satisfied by their proof-which often took the form of a signed affidavit-the owner would be permitted to take custody of the enslaved person and return to their home state. The law also imposed a $500 penalty on any person who helped harbor or conceal escapees.
Detailed explanation-3: -Under the Fugitive Slave Act, what would happen to people who assisted a fugitive slave? The Fugitive Slave Act was always that required all citizens to aid in apprehending runaway slaves. If someone assisted the fugitive slaves than they would be fined or imprisoned.