The Presidency after Jackson
Martin Van Buren ► Jackson’s hand-picked successor ► One-term president only ► The country suffers a depression during his presidency Van Buren is blamed ► Van Buren is also the owner of the best sideburns in American history
The Whigs ► A new politcal party formed after Jackson ► Formed by Jackson’s opponents ► Two Whig presidents ► The party wins b/c the nation blamed Van Buren
William Henry Harrison ► Wins election of 1840 ► Hero of….. ► Battle of Tippecanoe Wins b/c of his war record and b/c of his campaign slogan… “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too!” ► Is only president for 31 days Died of pneumonia ► John Tyler becomes president 1 st vice pres to become pres
John Tyler ► 10th president