11/17/15 Flashcards
1
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Panic of 1837
A
A period of depression caused by the sudden withdrawal of Britain’s trade and investment in America.
2
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John Tyler
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A pres that replaced someone who died of pneumonia. He was originally a Whig, but he lied about being in it because he just wanted to fight against Jackson while in the party.
3
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Whigs
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An anti-mason party that rivaled the democrats by promising lower governmental involvement and a fix for the depression.
