6 Questions
Who was the US President during the passing of the Fugitive Slave Act?
Millard Fillmore
Which individual was involved in the Dred Scott case?
Stephen A. Douglas
Who was a prominent newspaper editor and abolitionist during this time period?
Horace Greeley
Who was a strong supporter of the Fugitive Slave Act?
Franklin Pierce
Which individual was involved in the Dred Scott case?
Stephen A. Douglas
Who was the 13th President of the United States?
Millard Fillmore
Study Notes
The Antebellum Era
- The Fugitive Slave Act was passed during the presidency of Millard Fillmore, the 13th President of the United States.
- The Dred Scott case involved Roger Taney, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and Dred Scott, a slave who sued for his freedom.
- William Lloyd Garrison was a prominent newspaper editor and abolitionist during this time period, vehemently opposing slavery.
- Millard Fillmore was a strong supporter of the Fugitive Slave Act, which mandated the return of escaped slaves to their owners.
- The Dred Scott case also involved John Fremont, a lawyer who represented Dred Scott.
Test your knowledge of key figures and events in antebellum America, including the passing of the Fugitive Slave Act, the Dred Scott case, and prominent abolitionists and politicians.
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