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

Recognize the importance of empirical evidence and falsifiability in scientific theories.

Understand the concepts of positive and negative correlations in research findings.

Identify the ethical guidelines related to deception and voluntary participation in research.

Acknowledge the reasons for conducting psychological research with animals and associated ethical concerns.

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