How did the fugitive slave act affect the legal systems of free states of the north?

it prompted the creation of new personal liberty laws.

it prevented attorneys from representing fugitive slaves in court.

it prompted passage of laws against personal liberties for fugitive slaves

it changed how judges ruled at trials held in northern courts.

The correct answer is A.It prompted the creation of new personal liberty laws.

abraham lincoln, according to anyone who was connected with agriculture, represented the worst of northern politicians. shortly after lincoln was elected, south carolina seceded from the union. they along with other southern states, retained their anger. in a way, it was their own fault: the democrats were split in the south. some wanted slavery to be extended in other states that were about to join the union and some didn't want it badly enough. lincoln had a solid backing from his party: the republicans were united in not wanting slavery to be expanded.