Contesting The Fugitive Slave Law
Senator John Calhoun, a leading defender of slavery, argued that the Fugitive Slave Law was both constitutionally sound and morally just. Which of the following historical developments most directly contradicts Calhoun’s position?
A
The strong support for the Fugitive Slave Law in Southern states, reflecting widespread regional consensus.
B
The enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Law by federal troops, demonstrating its constitutional basis.
C
The integration of fugitive slave cases into the federal judicial system, which affirmed its legality.
D
The enactment of personal liberty laws in Northern states, which directly challenged the Fugitive Slave Law as immoral and unjust.
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