According to the 1807 federal law that outlawed the importation of slaves, Africans captured from smugglers were to be ________

A) lined up and executed
B) returned to Africa
C) immediately emancipated
D) turned over to state authorities
E) sold to the highest bidder by federal agents


Answer: D

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