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The House Gag Rule Debate: The Wedge Dividing North and South.

Authors :
Kollen, Richard P.
Source :
OAH Magazine of History. Sum 1998 12(4):55-63.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Discusses rules used in the House of Representatives from 1836 to 1844 to suppress discussions of slavery. Presents a lesson using primary documents that allows students to assess the role of the "gag rule" in creating sectional tension and to follow the transformation of an individual in the growing dispute. Includes documents. (DSK)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0882-228X
Volume :
12
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
OAH Magazine of History
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
EJ572684
Document Type :
Guides - Classroom - Teacher<br />Journal Articles