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1835 law passed by Southern congress which made it illegal to talk of abolition or anti-slavery arguments in Congress

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What caused the Gag Rule of 1835?

Petitions to Congress by abolitionists caused the Gag Rule of 1835..


What is the Gag rule 1836?

The gag rule of 1836 was passed by the house of Representatives. The purpose of this was to prevent any discussion of abolishing slavery.


When was the gag rule passed?

1836


Southerners in congress passed what?

gag rule


When was the gag rule of 1836 repealed?

It was repealed in 1844


Why did people support the gag rule?

Because they were a kinky bunch.


What was the strict rule passed by prosouthern congressmen in 1836 to prohibit all discussion of slavery in the house of representatives?

im soooo sure that it is gag rule :Di agree. aka Gag Resolution


What was the Gag Rule?

A law that prohibited the debate and discussion of slavery in Congress.


What allowed Congress to automatically table all antislavery petitions?

the gag rule


President that fought against the gag rule in 1800s?

President John Quincy Adams


What best summarizes the gag rule?

a law that prohibited the dabate and discussion of slavery in congress


What did the gag rule do in congress?

to prevent the reading of antislavery petitions in Congress. :)twitter.com/tabithaparker

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