17. which of the following was part of the fugitive slave act passed in 1850? a. it was now illegal for slaves to run away from their owners
b. private citizens had to pay higher taxes for each runaway slave.
c. private citizens had to assist in the capture of runaway slaves.
d. slave owners weren't allowed to chase escaped slaves into the north

18. what feature of the united states industry grow quickly in the country after the civil war?
a. the united states had access to vast natural resources.
b. the united states had the world's best engineers
c. american presidents were more business friendly than leaders of other nations
d. american workers worked harder than european workers.

19. what was the name given to the loose organization of people dedicated to escaped slaves get tofree territory?
a. the abolitionist association
b. the slave escape foundation
c. the underground railroad
d. the freedom trail