How did the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 affect many free Black communities in the North?
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Correct answer: It increased the danger of kidnapping and forced removal to the South
The Fugitive Slave Act made it easier for alleged fugitives to be seized and sent South. Free Black people were also at risk because the law offered limited protections against false claims.
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