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What were the main constitutional arguements during the debate over slavery?
The main constitutional arguements during the debate over slavery were representation in Congress, importation of slaves, and the Bill of Rights.
What was done in congress to prevent debate on slavery?
Congress attempted to stop discussion on the slavery issue after they were flooded by over 100,000 petitions urging the abolition of slavery in the 1830's. In 1836, they passed a resolution that banned the discussion of these petitions and enforced the ban in 1839, 1841 and 1843. However, John Quincy Adams, who believed this was unfair, came up with creative methods of bringing the debate up on the floor anyway.
How did Theodore Dwight Weld stop slavery?
he stop slavery by, well he did not the grimke sisters did in 1838
What was the Virginia slavery debate and legislature 1831-1832?
It was a debate over whether or not to abolish slavery following the Nat Turner Rebellion in the summer of 1831. While Virgina did not abolish slavery, they did tighten restrictions on slaves. For instance, slaves could no longer be taught to read.
Who was president when slavery began?
Slavery began before the United States even existed. It began as soon as man found out he could dominate over other men and make them do his bidding.
