The state of Massachusetts responded to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 by:

A) passing its own much tougher version.
B) using its militia to safeguard slaves fleeing to Canada.
C) nullifying the federal law.
D) passing its own watered-down version of the legislation.


Answer: C

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