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An Overview of Van Buren, Harrison, Tyler, and Polk's Struggles in Early American Politics

This presentation highlights key events during the presidencies of Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and James K. Polk. It covers notable moments such as Van Buren's economic challenges during the Panic of 1837, Harrison's brief presidency and war hero status, Tyler's annexation of Texas, and Polk's role in Manifest Destiny and the Mexican-American War. Engaging visuals and timelines, including a political cartoon and maps, enrich the understanding of these pivotal historical figures and their impact on the nation.

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An Overview of Van Buren, Harrison, Tyler, and Polk's Struggles in Early American Politics

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  1. Thursday, March 22 • Update your Table of Contents DateEntry TitleEntry # 3/20 Jackson Political Cartoon 38 3/21 Jackson and the Indians timeline wksheet 39 3/21 Native American Movement map 40 3/22 Buren/Harrison/Tyler/Polk notes 41 • Turn to entry #41

  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. 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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