Which was a provision of the Fugitive Slave Act? a. Suspected runaway slaves had a right to a trial if they claimed to be falsely accused.

b. A runaway slave had the opportunity to buy his freedom rather than return to slavery.

c. The families of fugitive slaves gave up their freedom and could be sold in the South.

d. Northern citizens were required to help capture accused runaways if authorities
requested assistance.

Which is the best conclusion that can be drawn regarding the status of african-americans in the south in the late 1800s? a) african-americans made tremendous political, social, and economic advancements during the reconstruction era. b) passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the u. s. constitution guaranteed equal status and rights for all african-americans. c) the reconstruction policies enacted by the federal government were highly effective in african-american citizens transition to life after slavery. d) although african-americans had equal rights under federal law they were still economically, politically, and socially inferior to whites in the south during the reconstruction era.