Question

The Compromise of 1850 did which of these? a.created a timeline for the abolition of slavery, b. strengthened the ability of owners to capture slaves, c. made California a slave state, d. gave the South an advantage in the Senate

Answer 1

Answer:

b. strengthened the ability of owners to capture slaves,

Explanation:

One of the main points or five separate bills of the Compromise of 1850 was known as The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850: this specifically deals with the capturing of escaping slaves by citizens. Also, it involved a total rejection of slaves an opportunity to have a trial by jury.

Hence, in this case, the correct answer is option B: strengthened the ability of owners to capture slaves,