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Fugitive Slave Act
The fugitive slave act of 1793 was a federal law and was written to enforce article 4 of the united states of america wich was the return of the runaway slaves -
Laws
They passed the " personal liberty laws " a jury trial before fugitive slaves forbade the use of jails or the state officials in the arrest or return of alleged slaves -
Slave Trade Act of 1807
Put an end to slave trade and prevented the introduction of slaves in the U.S and other countries. -
Missouri Compromise Act
Prohibited the holding and ownership of slaves in the United States. -
Fugitive Slave Act
Slaves who escaped from their owner and went to the free states had to be returned by law to their owner.