Northerners Feared That the Fugitive Slave Act Threatened to Set

question 48

Multiple Choice

Northerners feared that the Fugitive Slave Act threatened to set a dangerous precedent for white Americans because it

• A) prohibited antislavery demonstrations and protests.
• B) denied fleeing slaves a trial by jury.
• C) forced slaves to be returned to masters.
• D) confined those who aided escaping slaves to house arrest
• E) None of these

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Definitions:

Plasma Cells

White blood cells that produce antibodies, playing a vital role in the immune response by recognizing and neutralizing pathogens.

Antigen

A substance that induces an immune response, resulting in the production of antibodies as part of the body's defense mechanism against disease.

B Cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the immune response by producing antibodies against antigens.

B Cell Production

The generation of B cells, a type of white blood cell that produces antibodies, within the immune system.