Articles related to "Whig"
Antebellum State Constitutions: 1812, 1845 and 1852
Louisiana holds the U.S.A.'s record for number of state constitutions. Here are the major provisions of the first three with a few points about the controversies affecting the provisions.
• louisiana • constitution • 1812 • 1845 • 1852
Louisiana holds the U.S.A.'s record for number of state constitutions. Here are the major provisions of the first three with a few points about the controversies affecting the provisions.
• louisiana • constitution • 1812 • 1845 • 1852
PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: TIPPECANOE'S TEN
President William Henry Harrison had ten children. His grandson became the 23rd President in 1889. Six of his children died before him, and three others only lived a year or two after his death. Only one lived much longer after his death. Read about his interesting brood.
• william henry harrison • benjamin harrison • president • anna symmes harrison • john scott harrison
President William Henry Harrison had ten children. His grandson became the 23rd President in 1889. Six of his children died before him, and three others only lived a year or two after his death. Only one lived much longer after his death. Read about his interesting brood.
• william henry harrison • benjamin harrison • president • anna symmes harrison • john scott harrison
Thanks, But No Thanks: Silas Wright, Part III
Silas Wright was finally forced into accepting the governorship of New York. After a very controversial term, he was defeated for re-election by a landslide. His retirment was tragically short.
• wright • jackson • van buren • democratic • whig
Silas Wright was finally forced into accepting the governorship of New York. After a very controversial term, he was defeated for re-election by a landslide. His retirment was tragically short.
• wright • jackson • van buren • democratic • whig
Andrew Jackson's Early Politics
Andrew Jackson was surely one of the most controversial of all of America's first Presidents. From a war hero to a frontier lawyer to President, his story is fascinating
• andrew jackson • jacksonian democrats • battle of new orleans • whigs • prisoner of war
Andrew Jackson was surely one of the most controversial of all of America's first Presidents. From a war hero to a frontier lawyer to President, his story is fascinating
• andrew jackson • jacksonian democrats • battle of new orleans • whigs • prisoner of war
Plymouth, Puritans, Penn, Quakers,
Religious beliefs played a large part in the formation of early colonies in America. Another important belief was representative government.
• plymouth • mayflower • puritans • city on a hill • penn
Religious beliefs played a large part in the formation of early colonies in America. Another important belief was representative government.
• plymouth • mayflower • puritans • city on a hill • penn
The Breakdown of the American Party System and Civil War
The collapse of the Jacksonian Party system and hence, any real dialogue about the central issues in the years before the Civil War made the conflict virtually inevitable.
• civil war • party system • jacksonian • whigs • compromise of 1850
The collapse of the Jacksonian Party system and hence, any real dialogue about the central issues in the years before the Civil War made the conflict virtually inevitable.
• civil war • party system • jacksonian • whigs • compromise of 1850
The Ascent of John Tyler
John Tyler, though a Jeffersonian Republican and ardent Democrat, became the second Whig President after William Henry Harrison's death.
• john tyler • vice president history • william henry harrison • election of 1840 • whig party
John Tyler, though a Jeffersonian Republican and ardent Democrat, became the second Whig President after William Henry Harrison's death.
• john tyler • vice president history • william henry harrison • election of 1840 • whig party
The Politics of Zachary Taylor
Called "Old Rough and Ready," Zachary Taylor earned his fame in the Mexican-American War, and was elected President solely on this experience.
• president zachary taylor • american war heroes • mexican american war • comprimise of 1850 • american civil war
Called "Old Rough and Ready," Zachary Taylor earned his fame in the Mexican-American War, and was elected President solely on this experience.
• president zachary taylor • american war heroes • mexican american war • comprimise of 1850 • american civil war
The Presidency of John Quincy
From the beginning, John Quincy Adams faced an uphill battle as President. He was never quite able to prove wrong those who viewed his Presidency as being "illegitimate.
• john quincy adams • the american presidency • the american system • corrupt bargain • henry clay
From the beginning, John Quincy Adams faced an uphill battle as President. He was never quite able to prove wrong those who viewed his Presidency as being "illegitimate.
• john quincy adams • the american presidency • the american system • corrupt bargain • henry clay
A TALE OF TWO TICKETS, PART I
In 1840, The Whigs placed a Democrat on the ticket to attract more votes. They won the election, but soon regretted their choice. Read to learn what went wrong in the first of two such mixed tickets.
• whig • democrat • democratic • harrison • tyler
In 1840, The Whigs placed a Democrat on the ticket to attract more votes. They won the election, but soon regretted their choice. Read to learn what went wrong in the first of two such mixed tickets.
• whig • democrat • democratic • harrison • tyler
First Parties, Part III
The basic differences between the two original parties could not be resolved through the normal political process. These incompatible views of government were evantually resolved by the Civil War. See what led to this inevitable conflict.
• federalist • democratic-republican • states' rights • nullification • kentucky resolution
The basic differences between the two original parties could not be resolved through the normal political process. These incompatible views of government were evantually resolved by the Civil War. See what led to this inevitable conflict.
• federalist • democratic-republican • states' rights • nullification • kentucky resolution
HENRY CLAY: THE GREAT COMPROMISER, PART III
Henry Clay became the leader of the opposition to Jackson and the Democratic Party. In 1840, with his party almost guaranteed to win, he was denied the nomination. He got the nomination in 1844. While in the Senate, he crafted another Great Compomise which avoided armed conflict over the tariff issue and nullification.
• clay • jackson • van buren • national republican • whig
Henry Clay became the leader of the opposition to Jackson and the Democratic Party. In 1840, with his party almost guaranteed to win, he was denied the nomination. He got the nomination in 1844. While in the Senate, he crafted another Great Compomise which avoided armed conflict over the tariff issue and nullification.
• clay • jackson • van buren • national republican • whig
HENRY CLAY: THE GREAT COMPROMISER, PART IV
Henry Clay had his final chance at the White House in 1844, and lost in a close race. His fluctuating position on Texas probably cost him the election. He continued to serve his country with perhaps his greatest contribution, the Compromise of 1850. This was Clay's greatest accomplishment and saved the Union.
• clay • polk • taylor • van buren • decmorat
Henry Clay had his final chance at the White House in 1844, and lost in a close race. His fluctuating position on Texas probably cost him the election. He continued to serve his country with perhaps his greatest contribution, the Compromise of 1850. This was Clay's greatest accomplishment and saved the Union.
• clay • polk • taylor • van buren • decmorat
JOHN TYLER'S PRESIDENTIAL PRECEDENT
John Tyler set the pattern for Vice-Presidents who assume the top spot when the elected President dies in office. It wasn't easy, and the nation owes him a debt of gratitude for his determination.
• john tyler • president • vice-president • inauguration • civil war
John Tyler set the pattern for Vice-Presidents who assume the top spot when the elected President dies in office. It wasn't easy, and the nation owes him a debt of gratitude for his determination.
• john tyler • president • vice-president • inauguration • civil war
LIFE AFTER THE WHITE HOUSE, PART II
In this second article in the series, we continue to examine what each President did after they left the White House. This time we cover Presidents Jackson through Buchanan.
• jackson • van buren • harrison • tyler • polk
In this second article in the series, we continue to examine what each President did after they left the White House. This time we cover Presidents Jackson through Buchanan.
• jackson • van buren • harrison • tyler • polk
Thanks, But No Thanks: Silas Wright, Part II
Silas Wright relunctantly agreed to enter the U.S. Senate, but did not like the controversy. He supported President Jackson and fought against the Bank of the United States. He did not want to be re-elected but felt obligated to accept another term, a decision he regretted.
• wright • jackson • van buren • democrat • democratic
Silas Wright relunctantly agreed to enter the U.S. Senate, but did not like the controversy. He supported President Jackson and fought against the Bank of the United States. He did not want to be re-elected but felt obligated to accept another term, a decision he regretted.
• wright • jackson • van buren • democrat • democratic
THE NATICK COBBLER: HENRY WILSON, PART I
Born in poverty and sold as an indentured sewrvant to a local farmer by his father, Jeremiah Jones Colbath work his way up to become Vice President of the United States, under the name of Henry Wilson. Learn the story of this true American success story.
• wilson • henry • jeremiah • colbath • senate
Born in poverty and sold as an indentured sewrvant to a local farmer by his father, Jeremiah Jones Colbath work his way up to become Vice President of the United States, under the name of Henry Wilson. Learn the story of this true American success story.
• wilson • henry • jeremiah • colbath • senate
THE OTHER AMERICAN VICE PRESIDENT
There is one American Vice President not included in the lists of Vice Presidents in the history textbooks. Colorful and courageous, he is all but forgotten in most history textbooks. Read about the career of this cantankerous congressman.
• alexander stephens • congress • vice president • jefferson davis • confederate states
There is one American Vice President not included in the lists of Vice Presidents in the history textbooks. Colorful and courageous, he is all but forgotten in most history textbooks. Read about the career of this cantankerous congressman.
• alexander stephens • congress • vice president • jefferson davis • confederate states
THIRD PARTIES: THE FREE SOIL PARTY, PART I
There have been a number of "third parties" in our history, but few have had any impact or effect on our history. The Free Soil Party never won a national election, but they did change the outcome of one and the course of our history.
• free soil • democratic • democrat • republican • whig
There have been a number of "third parties" in our history, but few have had any impact or effect on our history. The Free Soil Party never won a national election, but they did change the outcome of one and the course of our history.
• free soil • democratic • democrat • republican • whig
Third Time's The Charm, Part I
Two men hold the record for losing a race for the White House three times. This article will examine the first of these truly remarkable politicians, one called the Great Compromiser and the other called the Great Commoner.
• white house • president • adams • jackson • crawford
Two men hold the record for losing a race for the White House three times. This article will examine the first of these truly remarkable politicians, one called the Great Compromiser and the other called the Great Commoner.
• white house • president • adams • jackson • crawford
Two Faces of a Movement: Part Two
The Whigs Plan for a Meeting
• whig • patriot • tax • stamp • resolves
The Whigs Plan for a Meeting
• whig • patriot • tax • stamp • resolves
WHEN NO ONE WON: RICHARD MENTOR JOHNSON, PART II
Richard Mentor Johnson was a controversial political figure, mainly because of his "domestic relations." A slave owner, he made one of his slaves his common law wife which created some tension in his social circle. Still, he managed to get elected to both houses of Congress for twenty years, and then Vice President.
• johnson • harrison • tyler • van buren • jackson
Richard Mentor Johnson was a controversial political figure, mainly because of his "domestic relations." A slave owner, he made one of his slaves his common law wife which created some tension in his social circle. Still, he managed to get elected to both houses of Congress for twenty years, and then Vice President.
• johnson • harrison • tyler • van buren • jackson
WHEN NO ONE WON: RICHARD MENTOR JOHNSON, PART III
Richard Mentor Johnson changed during his Vice Presidency, and his career ended as a result. His "domestic relations" continued to cause controversy, and he played no part in the Van Buren administration. In the end, his mental and physical health deteriorated, but he still won election to the state legislature.
• johnson • harrison • van buren • jackson • tyler
Richard Mentor Johnson changed during his Vice Presidency, and his career ended as a result. His "domestic relations" continued to cause controversy, and he played no part in the Van Buren administration. In the end, his mental and physical health deteriorated, but he still won election to the state legislature.
• johnson • harrison • van buren • jackson • tyler
The Drift to War - The Vienna Note
The Powers feel that they are getting enmeshed in a web from which there is no escape. Decisive action finally comes from an unexpected quarter.
• moldavia • lord aberdeen • coalition • whigs • peel-ites
The Powers feel that they are getting enmeshed in a web from which there is no escape. Decisive action finally comes from an unexpected quarter.
• moldavia • lord aberdeen • coalition • whigs • peel-ites
Jefferson: Reader and Surveyor
Peter Jefferson, father of Thomas Jefferson, studied at William and Mary College prior to surveying the Virginia and North Carolina boundary.
• peter jefferson was the father of thomas jefferson • joshua fry • william and mary college • virginia and north carolina boundary line • london
Peter Jefferson, father of Thomas Jefferson, studied at William and Mary College prior to surveying the Virginia and North Carolina boundary.
• peter jefferson was the father of thomas jefferson • joshua fry • william and mary college • virginia and north carolina boundary line • london
The Controversial Election of 1876
Though Rutherford B. Hayes trailed in both popular and electoral votes, a congressional compromise named him President on one of the most controversial elections in Ameri
• rutherford b. hayes • whig party • republican party history • american presidents • united states civil war
Though Rutherford B. Hayes trailed in both popular and electoral votes, a congressional compromise named him President on one of the most controversial elections in Ameri
• rutherford b. hayes • whig party • republican party history • american presidents • united states civil war
The Local Politics of Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln's early political careers shows tremendous potential, as his intelligence and devotion to his beliefs carried him up the political ladder.
• early life of abraham lincoln • lincoln's patent • whig party • republican party • blackhawk war
Abraham Lincoln's early political careers shows tremendous potential, as his intelligence and devotion to his beliefs carried him up the political ladder.
• early life of abraham lincoln • lincoln's patent • whig party • republican party • blackhawk war
The Politics of James Monroe
Apart from George Washington, James Monroe is the closest America has ever come to having a unanimously elected president, leading the country during peaceful times.
• james monroe • fifth president of the united states • era of good feelings president • monroe doctrine • panic of 1819
Apart from George Washington, James Monroe is the closest America has ever come to having a unanimously elected president, leading the country during peaceful times.
• james monroe • fifth president of the united states • era of good feelings president • monroe doctrine • panic of 1819
The Politics of Martin Van Buren
Martin Van Buren, as President of the United States, played a key role in establishing the Jacksonian Democratic party and in creating the second American party system.
• martin van buren • panic of 1837 • american depression • economic recession • trail of tears
Martin Van Buren, as President of the United States, played a key role in establishing the Jacksonian Democratic party and in creating the second American party system.
• martin van buren • panic of 1837 • american depression • economic recession • trail of tears
The Presidency of John Tyler
John Tyler, though elected Vice President as a Whig candidate, did much after ascending to the highest office, to destroy the Whig agenda in Washington.
• presidency of john tyler • death of william henry harrison • whig party • andrew jackson • worst u.s. presidents
John Tyler, though elected Vice President as a Whig candidate, did much after ascending to the highest office, to destroy the Whig agenda in Washington.
• presidency of john tyler • death of william henry harrison • whig party • andrew jackson • worst u.s. presidents
The Rise of Rutherford B. Hayes
Rutherford B. Hayes achieved the Presidency in part because his early life offered very little in the way of scandal. He was a capable lawyer and a wartime hero.
• rutherford b. hayes • whig party • republican party history • american presidents • united states civil war
Rutherford B. Hayes achieved the Presidency in part because his early life offered very little in the way of scandal. He was a capable lawyer and a wartime hero.
• rutherford b. hayes • whig party • republican party history • american presidents • united states civil war
PRESIDENTIAL PARTY HOPPERS
A surprising number of our Presidents have been members of more than one major political party during their careers. This has had a profound effect on elections and on our history. This articles follows these changes.
• democratic • democrat • states rights • dixiecrat • republican
A surprising number of our Presidents have been members of more than one major political party during their careers. This has had a profound effect on elections and on our history. This articles follows these changes.
• democratic • democrat • states rights • dixiecrat • republican