The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 __________.

a. prevented fugitive slaves from being returned to abusive owners
b. required individual citizens to assist in capture of fugitive slaves if called on
c. required jury trials to decide the fate of captured fugitives
d. allowed fugitive slaves to testify at their own trials


b. required individual citizens to assist in capture of fugitive slaves if called on

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