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Whigs, Van Buren, and the Shortest Presidency: A Strange History

Explore the Whigs' rise, Van Buren's presidency, and the shortest presidency in history. Discover the curse, Tyler's takeover, and three interesting facts about each president.

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Whigs, Van Buren, and the Shortest Presidency: A Strange History

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  1. Warm Up • Grab 1 colored pencil • Clear desk off • Prepare to grade quiz

  2. Whigs on the Loose

  3. Election of 1836 • Martin Van Buren for Democrats • New political party called Whigs ran several candidates • http://www.270towin.com/

  4. The Van Buren Presidency • 2 months into office economy hit with depression • Panic of 1837 • Van Buren a laissez-faire • Sets up Federal Treasury

  5. Election of 1840 • Whigs have a shot after economic woes • Rerun William Henry Harrison • Log cabin Campaign • http://www.270towin.com/

  6. William Henry Harrison • 68 yrs old • Hero of the frontier • Ran under the “Tippecanoe and Tyler too” • Had many ailments

  7. The Shortest Term • 32 Days • Died from combination of virus and the treatments given to him by doctors • Snakes, opium, petroleum jelly • Last Words “Sir, I wish you to understand the true principles of the government. I wish them carried out. I ask nothing more."

  8. Strange History • According to later legends, a Native Chief placed a curse on him, claiming that every President to be elected in a year divisible by 10 would die in office. Harrison, Lincoln (elected 1860), Garfield (elected 1880), McKinley (elected 1900), Harding (elected 1920), Roosevelt (elected 1940), and Kennedy all died in office. Ronald Reagan, elected in 1980, broke the curse.

  9. Tyler Takes Over • Whigs lost political opportunity with death of Harrison • Tyler did not listen to his party • Becomes Lame Duck President

  10. Van B, Harrison & Tyler Movie • 3 Facts about each President

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