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During the debates over the Fugitive Slave Clause, what concern did some delegates express regarding the term 'high misdemeanor'?
During the debates over the Fugitive Slave Clause, what concern did some delegates express regarding the term 'high misdemeanor'?
- It was too broad and could potentially apply to minor offenses.
- It would obligate the Executive branch to pay public expenses when surrendering slaves.
- It had a technical meaning that might be too limited in scope. (correct)
- It was not inclusive enough to cover all crimes slaves might be accused of.
What was Mr. Wilson's objection to the proposal of requiring fugitive slaves and servants to be delivered up like criminals?
What was Mr. Wilson's objection to the proposal of requiring fugitive slaves and servants to be delivered up like criminals?
- It would violate the rights of the states.
- It was already covered by existing laws regarding indentured servants.
- It would be too expensive for individual slave owners.
- It would oblige the Executive of the state to act at public expense. (correct)
According to the notes from August 28, 1787, what did Mr. Sherman assert regarding public involvement in the capture and return of slaves?
According to the notes from August 28, 1787, what did Mr. Sherman assert regarding public involvement in the capture and return of slaves?
- It was no more proper than the public seizing and surrendering a horse. (correct)
- It was a necessary cost of maintaining the institution of slavery.
- It should be handled at the federal level to ensure uniformity.
- He supported the seizing and surrender to avoid bloodshed.
What specific concern led to the striking of the word 'legally' and the insertion of 'under the laws thereof' in Article IV, Section 2, Paragraph 3 regarding fugitive slaves?
What specific concern led to the striking of the word 'legally' and the insertion of 'under the laws thereof' in Article IV, Section 2, Paragraph 3 regarding fugitive slaves?
What broader issue was at stake when the delegates debated the inclusion of a clause regarding fugitive slaves?
What broader issue was at stake when the delegates debated the inclusion of a clause regarding fugitive slaves?
In the context of the debates surrounding the Fugitive Slave Clause, what was General Pinkney's main objective?
In the context of the debates surrounding the Fugitive Slave Clause, what was General Pinkney's main objective?
What potential consequence concerned some states if an agreement regarding navigation acts wasn't reached during the Constitutional Convention?
What potential consequence concerned some states if an agreement regarding navigation acts wasn't reached during the Constitutional Convention?
What alteration was made to Article XV concerning individuals fleeing to another state?
What alteration was made to Article XV concerning individuals fleeing to another state?
According to the draft Fugitive Slave Clause of August 6, 1787, who was responsible for demanding the return of a person charged with a crime who had fled to another state?
According to the draft Fugitive Slave Clause of August 6, 1787, who was responsible for demanding the return of a person charged with a crime who had fled to another state?
Mr. Butler's motion on August 29, 1787, regarding persons bound to service or labor, stipulated that such individuals:
Mr. Butler's motion on August 29, 1787, regarding persons bound to service or labor, stipulated that such individuals:
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Fugitive Slave Clause
Fugitive Slave Clause
A clause in the Constitution that required states to return escaped slaves to their owners.
Article IV
Article IV
Ensures that citizens of each state are entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states.
Preamble to the U.S. Constitution
Preamble to the U.S. Constitution
The preamble states the goals of the U.S. Constitution, including forming a more perfect Union, establishing Justice, insuring domestic Tranquility, providing for the common defense, promoting the general Welfare, and securing the Blessings of Liberty.
Article I, Section 1
Article I, Section 1
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Article I, Section 2
Article I, Section 2
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Study Notes
- In the Constitutional Convention, a debate took place regarding fugitive slaves.
Draft Fugitive Slave Clause (August 6, 1787)
- Mr. Rutlidge delivered the Report of the Committee.
- The citizens of all states are entitled to all privileges and immunities as citizens in the several states.
- According to the draft, any person charged with treason, felony, or high misdemeanor, who flees from justice to another state, shall be delivered up to the state with jurisdiction over the offense, on demand of the executive power of the state from which he fled.
Madison's Notes: August 28, 1787
- General Pinkney wanted a provision that favored property in slaves.
- The vote on Article XIV resulted in 9 ayes, 1 no, and 1 divided.
- The words "high misdemeanor" were replaced with "other crime" for the sake of comprehensiveness, as the meaning of "high misdemeanor" may have been too limited.
- Mr. Butler and Mr. Pinkney proposed that fugitive slaves and servants be delivered up like criminals.
- Mr. Wilson thought that this would oblige the Executive of the State to do it at the public expense.
- Mr. Sherman saw no more propriety in the public seizing and surrendering a slave or servant, than a horse.
Madison's Notes: August 29, 1787
- Mr. Butler proposed that any person bound to service or labor in any of the U.S. who escapes to another state, shall not be discharged from such service or labor as a result of any regulations in the state to which they escaped, but shall be delivered up to the person justly claiming their service or labor.
Madison's Notes: September 15, 1787
- In Article IV, section 2, paragraph 3, the term "legally" was removed and replaced with "under the laws thereof" (after the word "State,") because some thought the term "legal" favored the idea that slavery was legal from a moral standpoint.
United States Constitution
- The United States Constitution establishes justice, insures domestic tranquility, provides for the common defense, promotes the general welfare, and secures the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.
- Article 1 vests all legislative powers in a Congress of the United States, which consists of a Senate and House of Representatives.
- The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States.
- Electors in each State shall meet the requirements to vote for this role as would the electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislature.
- A Representative must have attained to the Age of twenty five Years, and been seven Years a Citizen of the United States, and be an Inhabitant of that State in which he shall be chosen.
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Exploration of the Fugitive Slave Clause during the Constitutional Convention, including debates and proposed provisions. Discussions include extradition of those charged with crimes and proposals regarding fugitive slaves. Key figures and votes are highlighted.
