Which part of the Compromise of 1850 was most polarizing and widely resisted in the North?
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Correct answer: The passage of a more stringent Fugitive Slave Act
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 required citizens to assist in the capture of runaway slaves and denied accused fugitives a jury trial. This led to increased abolitionist activity and 'Personal Liberty Laws' in many Northern states.
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