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The Political Landscape of Post-Jackson America: Van Buren, Tyler, and the Rise of Third Parties

Explore the intricate political dynamics of post-Jackson America, focusing on President Martin Van Buren and his tenure during the Panic of 1837. Discover how Van Buren, handpicked by Jackson, grappled with economic turmoil and regional challenges, including Texas's statehood. Additionally, learn about William Henry Harrison's brief presidency, John Tyler's controversial actions as president, and the emergence of third-party movements. Understand the implications these events had on American political discourse and the continuing evolution of democracy in the United States.

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The Political Landscape of Post-Jackson America: Van Buren, Tyler, and the Rise of Third Parties

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  1. Post-Jackson America APUSH 4.2

  2. Click on the title for more info on President Van Buren Van Buren • 1836 Election • Van Buren hand-picked by Jackson • Whigs try to force it to House and have 3 regional candidates run. • Harrison, Webster, White • Martin Van Buren – 8th President (1837-1841), Democrat • OK – “Old Kinderhook” • How is Van Buren much like George H.W. Bush (#41) in history?

  3. New State? • Texas broke away from Mexico and formed their own country. • (more about that in the next unit) • They applied for statehood, but both Jackson and Van Buren did not press the issue. • What scared Jackson and Van Buren enough to not let them in?

  4. I thought Jackson killed the Bus? • When Van Buren became President, the nation had just entered the Panic of 1837. • What was one of the main reasons for that economic downturn? • Van Buren pushes through the Independent Treasury Bill. • Independent Treasury = B.U.S. • How does Jackson like this? • What happens to his support of Van Buren?

  5. After Marshall… • Jackson would appoint Roger Taney as Chief Justice • Taney Court – more for states rights than federal power • Most famous case – Dred Scott decision

  6. Our Greatest President? • 1840 Election - Harrison • “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too” • Log Cabin Campaign • Did he ever live in a cabin? • Hard cider campaign • Meanwhile, how is Van Buren viewed? • This is the one election that any Whig running probably would have won. But did Henry Clay run this time? • Whig – Harrison • Democrat – Van Buren

  7. Click on title for more info on John Tyler One really Great Month • 9th President – William Henry Harrison, Whig, 1841 • Dies after one month in office • “His Accidency” takes over – 10th President John Tyler (1841-45) • Does a V.P. that takes over have same powers? • Whigs finally have a man in office, but Tyler doesn’t act like a Whig. • Internal Improvements Bill vetoed • Independent Treasury removed (no more BUS again) • Entire cabinet resigns and replaced with Democrats • How does Clay like all this?

  8. Diplomacy • Caroline incident (1837) – Americans supplying Canadian insurgents • Creole incident (1841) – Slaves that escaped to Bahamas on ship were said to be free by British • Aroostook War – Fighting over Maine / Canada Boundary • Webster-Ashburton Treaty (1842) – Resolved all the issues above

  9. Rise of 3rd Parties • What is the importance of 3rd or minor parties? • Minor/3rd Parties of the early 1800s: • Anti-Mason Party • American (Know-Nothing) Party • Liberty Party • What were each of them against?

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