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The Virginia debate was a key event in the development of abolis hing slavery in the US. John Floyd, the governor of Virginia had a wish for the state of Virginia to abolish slavery. The purpose was to prevent future slavery in the state of Virginia.The gag rule was countered preventing a debate on the specific issue. Virginia jump started a movement for abolition.

Matzko, Paul. "Virginia Debate." //The ARDA //. Web. 3 Sept. 2015. .

code McDougal, Holt. Chapter 7. //The Americans//. N.p.: n.p., 2012. N. pag. code