10. Which of the following best summarizes the Gag Rule?
A a law that prohibited African Americans from learning to read
O
B
a law that prohibited the debate and discussion of slavery in Congress
C a law that allowed the destruction of abolitionist presses
OD a law that prohibited bringing new slaves into any part of the United
States
In May of 1836 the House passed a resolution that automatically "tabled," or postponed action on all petitions relating to slavery without hearing them. Stricter versions of this gag rule passed in succeeding Congresses.
