how did northern and southern responses to the fugitive slave law affect their relationship?
A.it deepened on fear and anger
B.it deepened the commitment to compromise
C.it encouraged northern commitment to end plantation life
D.it encourage southern commitment to expand slavery
I think it's a but I'm not sure
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A is right.
To determine the correct answer, let's break down the options and analyze their potential effects on the relationship between the North and the South in response to the Fugitive Slave Law:
A. "It deepened fear and anger": The Fugitive Slave Law, which was a part of the Compromise of 1850, required the return of escaped slaves to their owners. This law was met with resistance in the North, as many opposed the institution of slavery. Their frustration and anger towards this law could contribute to deepening tensions between the North and the South. Therefore, this option is a plausible answer.
B. "It deepened the commitment to compromise": The Fugitive Slave Law was seen by some as a way to maintain a fragile compromise between the North and the South. However, due to the overall resistance and opposition to the law in the North, it is less likely that this law would deepen the commitment to compromise. Therefore, this option is less probable.
C. "It encouraged northern commitment to end plantation life": While the Fugitive Slave Law was met with resistance in the North, it does not necessarily imply a commitment to ending plantation life. Instead, the primary focus in the North was on opposing the extension of slavery into the newly acquired territories. Therefore, this option is less likely.
D. "It encouraged southern commitment to expand slavery": The Fugitive Slave Law aimed at enforcing the return of escaped slaves, thereby indirectly supporting the institution of slavery. It gave the South confidence that the federal government would support their interests. Consequently, it encouraged the South's commitment to expand and protect slavery. Therefore, this option is a plausible answer.
Considering the explanations above, it can be concluded that the most suitable answer is D. The Fugitive Slave Law encouraged the southern commitment to expand slavery, deepening the divide between the North and the South.
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