1. 30 April 2014
Turn in your essay. It is considered late if I don’t receive it at the start of class.
Election of 1836
Panic of 1837
Election of 1840

2. Election of 1836 Approximately 1.5 million ppl vote
Van Buren receives 51 percent of the popular vote
Harrison finishes second with 37% of the popular votes

3. Panic of 1837 Why? Three major causes Speculation
State banks---hyperinflation
Jackson’s intervention cause bank rush
Results

4. Election of 1840 About 2.5 million ppl vote.
Harrison receives 53% of the popular
Van Buren receives 47%