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under the fugitive slave act, all black men and women were in danger and could be
sent to the south and to slavery, with no proof that they were run - away slaves.
fined for having a job.
put in jail for no reason.
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The Fugitive Slave Act made it possible for any black person to be sent to the South and into slavery without proof of being a runaway slave, as it placed the burden of proof on the accused and incentivized capture for financial gain. There is no basis in the act for fining for having a job or jailing for no reason as described in the other options.
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A. sent to the south and to slavery, with no proof that they were run - away slaves.