The new Fugitive Slave Law threatened the freedom of Americans because (choose 2)
1) The new Fugitive Slave Law allowed for the capture and return of escaped slaves, even if they were living in free states. This meant that even in states where slavery was illegal, escaped slaves could still be captured and returned to their owners. This undermined the principles of freedom and equal protection under the law for all Americans.
2) The new law required citizens and law enforcement officials to aid in the capture and return of escaped slaves. Failure to comply could result in heavy fines or imprisonment. This meant that even individuals who opposed slavery and wanted to help escaped slaves could be punished for doing so. This threatened the freedom of those who sympathized with the plight of enslaved individuals and wanted to assist them in gaining their freedom.