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Asked by Tivaashan Varathanathan on Jun 03, 2024

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Adopted by the House of Representatives in 1836, the "gag rule":

A) Ordered the immediate arrest of any and all persons engaged in the slave trade in Washington, D.C.
B) Ordered the cessation of debate in Southern state legislatures over South Carolina's ordinance of nullification
C) Made it illegal for anyone in the United States to speak out against slavery
D) Automatically tabled abolitionist petitions and thus prevented debate on them

Abolitionist Petitions

Written appeals made by individuals or groups demanding the end of slavery, often presented to legislative bodies.

Slave Trade

The historical trade of enslaved people, particularly across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa to the Americas, that peaked in the 17th to 19th centuries, involving millions of Africans being forcibly transported and sold.

  • Identify the events and legislation that escalated tensions leading to the Civil War.
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Zybrea KnightJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The "gag rule" automatically tabled abolitionist petitions, meaning that they were not allowed to be discussed or debated in Congress. This was a deliberate attempt to silence the growing anti-slavery movement in the United States.

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