Which abolitionist's actions directly prompted the "gag rule," which prohibited discussions of slavery in Congress?

The correct answer is Nat Turner. His actions, specifically the violent slave revolt he led in Virginia in 1831, had a profound impact on the national conversation about slavery and subsequently influenced the adoption of the "gag rule" in Congress. Turner's Rebellion resulted in the deaths of several white individuals and incited widespread fear among slaveholders. In response to the escalating tensions and growing unrest regarding the issue of slavery, pro-slavery members of Congress sought to suppress discussion on the topic to maintain order and avoid further inflammatory debates. Thus, the gag rule, enacted in 1836, effectively prohibited any petitions, memorials, or resolutions regarding slavery from being introduced or discussed in Congress, highlighting the lengths to which supporters of slavery would go to control the political narrative and stifle abolitionist efforts.