Question

The northern states were , and the southern states were . between 1848 and 1861, states entered the union. of these were free states. the abolitionists faced new challenges with the passage of the . the new provisions imposed harsh punishments and fines on anyone who interfered with the capture of enslaved people.

Answer 1

The northern states supported anti slavery and the southern states were proslavery. Between 1848 and 1861, 5 states entered the union. 4 of these states were free states. The abolitionists faced new challenges with the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act. The new provisions imposed harsh punishments and fines on anyone who interfered with the capture of enslaved people.