MARTIN VAN BUREN

8th President of the US 1801-1809

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The Election

1. President: Martin Van Buren__ Number 8_ VP – Richard Johnson

2. Political Party _Democratic

 

3. Term of Office _1837-1841

 

4. Who came before and after him, and what were their Political parties?

______Andrew Jackson (Democrat) preceded him, William H. Harrison (Whig) Followed him

 

5. Were there any unusual circumstances surrounding his ascent to the presidency? If so, describe the situation in specific detail.

He was nominated a year ahead of schedule at Jackson’s urging. There was much debate over a National Bank and the impending Panic.

Electors – Van Buren 170, W H Harrison 73

The Office

6. Are there any catch phrases or terms specifically associated with this president? If so, list and explain them Martin Van Ruin,

 

7. When he left office, was it by: choice, defeat, natural death, assassination, or resignation. Explain your answer. Defeated by William Henry Harrison in 1840

Domestic Issues and Events

1837 – Bank Panic

1837-38 Trail of Tears

Foreign Policy and Events

Border disputes over the Western Canadian Border – resulted in the Webster/Ashburton treaty during the Tyler admin. In 1842.

Opposed Texas annexation