The 'Gag Rule' passed by the House of Representatives in 1836 was intended to:
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Correct answer: Prevent the discussion of anti-slavery petitions in Congress
Proslavery members of Congress pushed for the Gag Rule to automatically table all anti-slavery petitions without discussion. This move backfired by allowing abolitionists to argue that slavery was a threat to the free speech rights of all Americans.
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