Issue1: abolitionists wanted to stop slavery in Washington, D.C. But because of the gag rule, congress refused to consider anti-slavery petitions.

Northern abolitionists were (pleased/angered) because _____________________.

Southerners were (pleased/angered) because _____________________.



Answer :

Northern abolitionists were angered because they wanted the institution of slavery to end, while Southerns were pleased because they wanted it to continue for financial reasons.

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