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When 3 slaves crossed the James River to the unions for freedom during the course of war, Major General Butler intended to hold them. For he saw these men as people, not property. The fugitive Slave Laws listed fugitive slaves must be returned to their owners. But during the time of war, a commander has a right to seize any enemy property being used for hostile purposes. Later, following the 3 slaves, slaves crossed the James River and were brought to Major General Butler hourly. This would set in motion events that ultimately destroy the institution of slaves itself.

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Historical Reference    Fugitive Slave Laws

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Historical Reference    Fugitive Slave Laws

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This law provided the return of runaway slaves

The U.S. passed a fugitive slave law that allowed owners to recover slaves by proving ownership before a magistrate

Slaves were also forbidden jury trial and giving evidence on their behalf

Sometimes free blacks were also kidnapped and taken South as slaves

So, Northern states orders to not recover fugitive slaves

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Why was Major General Butler able to hold the slaves?

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How do you think this led to the ending of slavery?

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I think this article thoroughly explained what happened back in 1861. The article explained about thoughts, actions, and reasoning very clearly. The event made people rethink if slaves were people or property.

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Dalzell, Robert F., Jr. "Fugitive slave laws." World Book Student, World Book, 2018, www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar212960. Accessed 13 Apr. 2018.

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Major General Butler was not able to hold the slaves, but he broke the law because he considered them people, not property.
-Sarah Tague

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