Question

select the correct answer. how did the compromise of 1850 harm african americans? a. it forced the closure of the underground railroad. b. it allowed california to join the union as a free state. c. it required all african americans to be enslaved. d. it required every state to return those who escaped slavery.

Explanation:

The Compromise of 1850 included a Fugitive Slave Act which required states to return escaped slaves, putting African - Americans at risk of being captured and returned to slavery. Option A is incorrect as the Compromise didn't directly force the closure of the Underground Railroad. Option B was a positive aspect for the free - state movement and not harmful to African Americans. Option C is incorrect as not all African Americans were required to be enslaved by the Compromise.

Answer:

D. It required every state to return those who escaped slavery.