Question

according to the fugitive slave act of 1793, what should happen when a fugitive slave is caught?
a the slave should be arrested and returned to his owner, or if no owner is found after six months, released.
b the slave should be imprisoned, but all the costs and expenses should be paid by the owner.
c the slave should be freed, but only if they are in a union state.
d the slave should only be arrested by the owner and returned to their home state.

Explanation:

The Fugitive Slave Act of 1793 mandated that captured enslaved people be returned to their enslavers. If no enslaver came forward to claim them within six months, they were to be released. The other options do not align with the terms of this specific 1793 legislation.

Answer:

A. The slave should be arrested and returned to his owner, or if no owner is found after six months, released.