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US National Archives

Nara: Treasures of Congress: Struggles Over Slavery the "Gag" Rule

For Students 9th - 10th
This National Archives and Records Administration site contains John Quincy Adams' response to the "gag" rule in the House of Representatives, May 25, 1836, which restricted discussion about slavery in Congress . Also included are images...
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Handout
US Senate

Historical Minutes: Gag Rule: March 16, 1836

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at how the Senate in 1836 imposed a gag rule on petitions that advocated the abolition of slavery. Information is from "Arguing about Slavery" by William Lee Miller.