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fugitive-slave laws

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A quick definition of fugitive-slave laws:

Fugitive-Slave Laws: These were laws made by the government a long time ago. They said that if a slave ran away and went to a place where they were free, like a free state or territory, they had to be sent back to their owner. These laws were made in 1793 and 1850.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Fugitive-slave laws were federal laws passed in 1793 and 1850 that required the return of escaped slaves who had fled to a free state or territory.

Example: If a slave escaped from a plantation in Virginia and made it to Pennsylvania, which was a free state, the Fugitive-Slave Law of 1850 required that the slave be returned to their owner in Virginia.

Explanation: The Fugitive-Slave Laws were designed to protect the property rights of slave owners and ensure that escaped slaves could not find refuge in free states or territories. These laws were controversial and often led to conflicts between abolitionists and slave owners, as well as between free states and slave states. The example illustrates how the law worked in practice, requiring the return of escaped slaves to their owners even if they had made it to a free state.

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Thank you for your application to Penn State Dickinson Law. We want to keep you informed throughout the application process and write with an update on the current admissions cycle. First, we want to thank you for your patience. We know that this is a stressful process for our applicants, and we want to make sure we keep the lines of communication open with you. Carefully reviewing applications takes time and each application is given due consideration. While we can't provide a specific timeline for decisions at this point, please know that your application is under consideration until you receive a final decision from us. If we're able to offer you admission, we will assign a deposit deadline that gives you time to consider your offer.
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