Which of the Following Was a Provision of the Fugitive

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a provision of the Fugitive Slave Act?

• A) Alleged fugitive slaves had no right to a jury trial.
• B) Alleged fugitive slaves had to take the witness stand in their own defense.
• C) Alleged fugitive slaves would be returned to slavery if the claimant presented at least six witnesses.
• D) Slaves who had escaped prior to the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo were exempt from capture.
• E) Only state law enforcement officials could pursue runaway slaves.

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