Effects of the Fugitive Slave Law

EffectsFugitiveSlaveLaw.tif

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Title

Effects of the Fugitive Slave Law

Description

A lithograph illustrating the criticism of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. The Act passed by Congress allowed for the arrest of freedom seekers and encouraged regular citizens to aid in their capture.

Source

https://www.loc.gov/resource/cph.3a05114/

Rights

Courtesy of Library of Congress Digital Collection

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Original Format

Lithograph

Citation

“Effects of the Fugitive Slave Law,” Columbus Metropolitan Library Local History & Genealogy Exhibits, accessed May 17, 2024, https://columbuslibrary.omeka.net/items/show/10.

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