On what basis did john quincy adams, "old man eloquent," protest the "gag rule" concerning abolition petitions?

a. it went against common sense.

b. it was clearly a bias against the north.

c. it was enforced illegally.

d. it violated the first amendment.

e. he liked to provoke pro-slavery congressmen.

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Jazmin Marks

2 January, 02:48

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Anabelle Carson 2 January, 03:09

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It violated the First Amendment

On what basis did john quincy adams, "old man eloquent," protest the "gag rule" concerning abolition petitions?a. it went against common sense.b. it was clearly a bias against the north.c. it was enforced illegally.d. it violated the first amendment.e. he liked to provoke pro-slavery congressmen.