Describe the Compromise of 1850 and why was it controversial at first but eventually worked for both free and slave states.

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18 April, 12:18

Describe the Compromise of 1850 and why was it controversial at first but eventually worked for both free and slave states.

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Kamora Mcbride · Answer 1

Answer: Of all the bills that made up the Compromise of 1850, the Fugitive Slave Act was the most controversial. It required citizens to assist in the recovery of fugitive slaves. It denied a fugitive's right to a jury trial.