Because they were a kinky bunch.
if you put it in too far, and she gags, she might accidentally bite it!
The old unwritten rule; either for or against.
The Gag Rule of the mid-1830s was a congressional rule that prohibited the discussion or consideration of antislavery petitions in the U.S. House of Representatives. Implemented in response to a surge of petitions advocating for the abolition of slavery, it aimed to suppress debate on the contentious issue of slavery and maintain order within Congress. The rule was seen as a means to appease pro-slavery interests and avoid conflict, but it ultimately fueled abolitionist sentiment and resistance. It was eventually repealed in 1844, marking a significant moment in the struggle against slavery in America.
The gag rule, implemented in the 1830s, was a congressional directive that prohibited the discussion or debate of anti-slavery petitions, effectively silencing abolitionist voices in Congress. This suppression of anti-slavery sentiments fueled tensions between the North and South, as it highlighted the growing divide over the issue of slavery. The rule angered many abolitionists and their supporters, leading to increased activism and calls for the end of slavery. Ultimately, the heightened animosity and unresolved conflict over slavery contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861.
Loyalists were on the British side and did not want to break away from the british land. So there for no they did not support independence.
Petitions to Congress by abolitionists caused the Gag Rule of 1835..
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.
gag rule
It was repealed in 1844
im soooo sure that it is gag rule :Di agree. aka Gag Resolution
A law that prohibited the debate and discussion of slavery in Congress.
The gag rule, implemented in the U.S. House of Representatives in the 1830s, prohibited the discussion of antislavery petitions, effectively stifling debate on the issue. John Quincy Adams, a staunch opponent of slavery, viewed this rule as a direct affront to free speech and democracy. Despite the gag rule, he persistently presented antislavery petitions, using them as a platform to highlight the moral imperative against slavery and to rally public support. Adams's efforts ultimately contributed to raising awareness and setting the stage for the broader abolitionist movement.
the gag rule
President John Quincy Adams
a law that prohibited the dabate and discussion of slavery in congress
to prevent the reading of antislavery petitions in Congress. :)twitter.com/tabithaparker