Question 3 of 4
Which of the following BEST describes the outcome of the Compromise of 1850?
A.
It established an equal number of slave and free states.
B.
The Southern states agreed to support tariffs.
C.
The Fugitive Slave Act was repealed.
D.
The city of Boston ordered all slaves be freed.
C. The Fugitive Slave Act was repealed.
To determine the correct answer, let's examine each option and rule them out using the process of elimination.
A. It established an equal number of slave and free states. There were no provisions in the Compromise of 1850 that specifically aimed to establish an equal number of slave and free states. This option can be ruled out.
B. The Southern states agreed to support tariffs. The Compromise of 1850 did not address or involve any agreements regarding tariffs. Therefore, this option is not correct.
C. The Fugitive Slave Act was repealed. The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 was actually included in the Compromise of 1850. It strengthened the enforcement of capturing and returning escaped slaves, making this option incorrect.
D. The city of Boston ordered all slaves be freed. The Compromise of 1850 did not involve any specific actions taken by the city of Boston. This option can be ruled out.
Based on the process of elimination, the correct answer is option C: The Fugitive Slave Act was repealed.
Note: It is important to understand historical events in their context and consult reliable sources to confirm information. The Compromise of 1850 actually included measures that were both favorable and unfavorable to both pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions in the United States.