Which of the following statements was not an argument against the

Fugitive Slave Act?

(A) The law made it easy for freedmen to be kidnapped.

(B) The law violated the Dred Scott decision.

(C) Accused fugitive slaves lacked the rights of due process.

(D) Methods of returning fugitive slaves were cruel and dehumanizing.

(E) The practice further institutionalized the practice of slavery.

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21 October, 02:54

Which of the following statements was not an argument against the

Fugitive Slave Act?

(A) The law made it easy for freedmen to be kidnapped.

(B) The law violated the Dred Scott decision.

(C) Accused fugitive slaves lacked the rights of due process.

(D) Methods of returning fugitive slaves were cruel and dehumanizing.

(E) The practice further institutionalized the practice of slavery.

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Savion Mann · Answer 1

Generally speaking, it would be " (B) The law violated the Dred Scott decision," that was not an argument against the Fugitive Slave Act, since the Dred Scott Decision somewhat enforced the Act by making it harder for African Americans to sure for their freedom.