Can anyone really explain the Gag Resolution to me?
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The "Gag Rule" was an act of Congress that was passed in 1836 in response to the overwhelming amount of petitions and letters that were being sent to Congress that demanded the abolishment of slavery. Southern Pro-Slavery congressmen and some Northern Congressmen teamed together and had the resolution passed. According to the resolution, when the House of Representatives received any petition or letter etc. that condemned slavery, they were to immediately put it aside indefinably so that it wouldn't be considered. The resolution gradually gained widespread resentment and was repealed about ten years later. Hope this helps!
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