The new Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 contained all of the following provisions except which one?
a. Any falsely accused fugitive slave could sue his accuser to collect punitive damages.
b. Any person could claim ownership of a black runaway by submitting an affidavit to a federal commissioner.
c. During the investigation of an owner's claims, the accused slave could not testify for himself or herself.
d. Any free citizen could be forced to join in the pursuit of a fugitive slave.
A
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