The House of Representatives' Gag Rule of 1836

question 134

Multiple Choice

The House of Representatives' gag rule of 1836

• A) sought to silence proslavery congressmen so that abolitionist petitions could be read.
• B) convinced many northerners that slavery was incompatible with the democratic liberties of white Americans.
• C) prohibited the consideration of proslavery petitions.
• D) is still in effect today.
• E) was authored by former president John Quincy Adams.

Identify the roles and advantages of host-country nationals in international operations.

Analyze the causes of expatriate assignment failure.

Describe the early stages of international expansion and the use of home-country nationals.

Understand the process and criteria for selecting expatriates.