Legacy of Jackson Years

Question 1

Harrison and Tyler 1840

Answer 1

Harrison wins election but dies one month into term
Tyler becomes president
-Constitution is vague about vice president becoming president (how long? New election?)
-Tyler sets precedent by serving full term
Tyler is a southern Whig
-western and northern whigs are pushing to pass laws in favor of their states
-Tyler switches parties in the middle of his term to Democrat

Question 2

Caroline Affair 1837

Answer 2

Rebellion in Canada
Caroline is american ship supplying arms and ammunition to Canadians fighting the British
Caroline captured by the British this angers americans

Question 3

Aroostook War 1838

Answer 3

There are still arguments over the border between Canada and US
Fights breaking out along the borders

Question 4

Creole Affair 1841

Answer 4

Ship carrying slaves from Virginia to New Orleans
Northern plantations are selling off their slaves to the south
Slaves break free and take over the ship
Sail to British Bahamas where slavery is illegal
Seen as the British stealing their property

Question 5

Webster Ashburton Treaty 1842

Answer 5

Daniel Webster (Northern Whig)
Ashburton (British Diplomat)
Hash out these problems peacefully

Question 6

China 1844

Answer 6

China gives US International Trade Status

Opens US trade with China and other eastern countries

Question 7

1844 Election

Answer 7

John Tyler not renominated because he changed parties
Whigs nominate Henry Clay
Democrats nominate James K Polk
-Nicknamed young hickory (Jackson is Old Hickory)
-Supposed to replace Jackson as a man of the people
-Supports western expansion
Polk wins election
Henry Clay 1 of 2 men to run 3 times and lose