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Overview of Key U.S. Presidents: Van Buren, Harrison, Tyler, Polk

This document provides an insightful overview of the political actions and significant events during the presidencies of Martin Van Buren, William H. Harrison, John Tyler, and James K. Polk. It highlights key moments such as the Panic of 1837, the annexation of Texas, and the Oregon Treaty. The relationships between these leaders and their policies towards Native Americans and the economy are examined, alongside the concept of Manifest Destiny. This comprehensive review serves as a valuable resource for understanding early 19th-century American political history.

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Overview of Key U.S. Presidents: Van Buren, Harrison, Tyler, Polk

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  1. Friday, March 23 1. Update your table of contents DateEntry TitleEntry # 3/21 Jackson’s Policy Towards Natives wksheet32 3/21 Native American Movement map 33 3/22 Jackson “Key Events” notes 34 3/23 Van Buren/Harrison/Tyler/Polk notes 35 2. Turn to your next blank page in your spiral and title it: Van Buren/Harrison/Tyler/Polk notes 3. Vocabulary Quiz Monday over chapter 12 (entry #31)

  2. Did Mrs. Siek take role???? Yes – go on to next slide No – GO TAKE ROLE NOW!!!!!

  3. Van Buren/Harrison/Tyler/Polk • Martin Van Buren *Hand picked by Jackson (#8) *Easily won *One term *Texas is recognized as independent http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlYBh0LHSag&feature=related

  4. Van Buren/Harrison/Tyler/Polk 1.Martin Van Buren *Hand picked by Jackson *Easily won *One term *Texas is recognized as independent *Amistad case • Panic of 1837 *Speculators did not pay back loans used to buy land *State banks were loaned money with no limit and printing their own money (not backed by silver and gold) *Jackson ordered that anyone buying public land had to pay for it with gold or silver – speculators rushed to banks to exchange the paper money and banks did not have enough gold/silver and were force to close

  5. Van Buren/Harrison/Tyler/Polk • Panic of 1837 *Speculators did not pay back loans used to buy land *State banks were loaned money with no limit and printing their own money (not backed by silver and gold) *Jackson ordered that anyone buying public land had to pay for it with gold or silver – speculators rushed to banks to exchange the paper money and banks did not have enough gold/silver and were force to close *Cotton prices dropped (too much of it) *Planters couldn’t repay loans *More banks closed *Depression lasted 3 years *van Buren did little to help b/c he believed the gov’t should stay out of economic affairs

  6. Van Buren/Harrison/Tyler/Polk • William H. Harrison *Van Buren v. William Henry Harrison (#9) http://www.history.com/videos/president-william-henry-harrison#president-william-henry-harrison

  7. Van Buren/Harrison/Tyler/Polk • William H. Harrison *Van Buren v. William Henry Harrison *Harrison wins based on his war record and “common” man reputation *Delivers a 2 hour inaugural address *Dies after a month of pneumonia

  8. Van Buren/Harrison/Tyler/Polk • William H. Harrison *Van Buren v. William Henry Harrison *Harrison wins based on his war record and “common” man reputation *Delivers a 2 hour inaugural address *Dies after a month of pneumonia • John Tyler http://www.history.com/videos/president-john-tyler#president-john-tyler (#10)

  9. Van Buren/Harrison/Tyler/Polk • William H. Harrison *Van Buren v. William Henry Harrison *Harrison wins based on his war record and “common” man reputation *Delivers a 2 hour inaugural address *Dies after a month of pneumonia • John Tyler http://www.history.com/videos/president-john-tyler#president-john-tyler (#10) *Texas becomes annexed in 1845 *Oregon Trail opens

  10. Van Buren/Harrison/Tyler/Polk • William H. Harrison *Van Buren v. William Henry Harrison *Harrison wins based on his war record and “common” man reputation *Delivers a 2 hour inaugural address *Dies after a month of pneumonia • John Tyler http://www.history.com/videos/president-john-tyler#president-john-tyler (#10) *Texas becomes annexed in 1845 *Oregon Trail opens • James K. Polk (#11)

  11. Van Buren/Harrison/Tyler/Polk • James K. Polk *Oregon Treaty – sets border with British Canada (#11) *California becomes independent *Manifest Destiny – America is destined by God to own all land from the Atlantic to the Pacific *Mexican –American War http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjUEBDOOSDM&feature=related

  12. Van Buren/Harrison/Tyler/Polk • James K. Polk *Oregon Treaty – sets border with British Canada (#11) *California becomes independent *Manifest Destiny – America is destined by God to own all land from the Atlantic to the Pacific *Mexican –American War http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjUEBDOOSDM&feature=related

  13. Vocabulary chapter 12 Jacksonian Democracy Spoils System Indian Removal Act Indian Territory Trail of Tears Tariff of Abominations Doctrine of Nullification Webster-Hayne Debate Secession Inflation Panic of 1837 Depression Whig Party

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