What political ploy did southerners use to keep the discussion of slavery in Congress at a minimum?
A)boycotted Congress when the discussion of slavery occurred
B)gag rule
C)threatened secession
D)filibuster

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The gag rule was a tactic used by southerners in Congress to prevent the discussion of anti-slavery petitions by automatically tabling them, thus keeping the issue of slavery from being debated or discussed.

What Political Ploy Did Southerners Use to Keep the Discussion