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What happened in 1850 that made life more difficult for slaves?

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What happened in 1850 that made life more difficult for slaves?

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The U.S. Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 made it more difficult for black slaves to escape to freedom. Prior to the act passing, slaves were free if they could get to a free state or territory. The Fugitive Slave Act required that slaves be returned to their owners.