Question

which of the following best describes the outcome of the fugitive slave act? popular but ultimately ineffective effective and well - enforced unpopular and widely ineffective

Explanation:

The Fugitive Slave Act was unpopular (many opposed it) and widely ineffective as resistance (e.g., Underground Railroad, Northern non - compliance) undermined its goals of returning slaves. "Popular but ultimately ineffective" is wrong as it was unpopular. "Effective and well - enforced" is wrong due to resistance.

Answer:

unpopular and widely ineffective