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The most fundamental issues causing the sectional crisis in 1850 were the question of slavery and its expansion into new territories, the balance of power between free and slave states, and the tensions between the North and South over economic interests and political representation. These issues were exacerbated by the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act, which compelled Northern states to assist in the capture and return of escaped slaves, further deepening the divide between the North and South.
Most slaves gained their freedom in 1850 by self-purchase. After the slave had scraped by and earned enough to purchase their freedom, they searched for and purchased their own families.
It settled most differences over slavery.
its mostly because of the fugitive slave act.