6 lugl 1836 anni - Gag Order In Congress
Descrizione:
In Congress, the House of Representatives used the “gag rule” to prohibit discussions and debates of the anti-slavery petitions. In the late 1830s, Congress received more than 130,000 petitions from citizens demanding the abolition of slavery in Washington, D.C. and other federally- controlled territories.Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:
Data:
6 lugl 1836 anni
Adesso
~ 189 years ago