The selection states the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 was a major concern for William if his diary was ever found. Why?
A) His diary could be used to find escaped slaves and bring them back into slavery.
B) His diary could be used to map the safest routes from the South to the North.
C) His diary could be used to get the bank account information of hundreds of people.
D) His diary could be used to find the names of slaveholders who were sent to prison.
Concerns About the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850
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The correct answer is: A) His diary could be used to find escaped slaves and bring them back into slavery.
Explanation: The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 made it easier for slaveholders to recapture escaped slaves and punish those who helped them. If William’s diary contained information about escaped slaves or their whereabouts, it could be used against him and others involved in helping them, thus posing a serious risk to their safety and freedom.