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Kikoku

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Which of the following was a provision of the Fugitive Slave Act?
 
  A) Alleged fugitive slaves had no right to a jury trial.
  B) Alleged fugitive slaves had to take the witness stand in their own defense.
  C) Alleged fugitive slaves would be returned to slavery if the claimant presented at least six witnesses.
  D) Slaves who had escaped prior to the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo were exempt from capture.
  E) Only state law enforcement officials could pursue runaway slaves.

Question 2

Why did Abraham Lincoln win the 1860 presidential election?
 
  A) He obtained over half of the popular vote throughout the country.
  B) He won all of the southern vote.
  C) Since no candidate won a clear majority, the House of Representatives selected Lincoln.
  D) He took advantage of the split in the Democratic Party and won a plurality of the vote.
  E) None of these choices



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CourtneyCNorton

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D




Kikoku

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Reply 2 on: Jul 4, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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