Dr. Thomas R. Maddux

I. Pro-Slavery Rationale

A. Origins after Nullification failed

B.  Jefferson's natural rights vs. Calhoun's inequality

C.  Democracy vs. Elite rule

D.  Slavery as positive good

E.   Extent of appeal

F.   White democracy, black slavery

II.  The Gag Rule

A. Abolitionist pamphlets and petitions: D.C. slave trade

B. Jacksonian Democrats and slavery

C. Gag rule in 1836

1. Impact on South Carolinians

2. Weld abolitionist response

3. Slave power conspiracy

D. "The Madman from Massachusetts": JQA

1. "Am I gagged or am I not"