1. The Presidency after Jackson

2. Martin Van Buren ► Jackson’s hand-picked successor ► One-term president only ► The country suffers a depression during his presidency  Van Buren is blamed ► Van Buren is also the owner of the best sideburns in American history

4. The Whigs ► A new politcal party formed after Jackson ► Formed by Jackson’s opponents ► Two Whig presidents ► The party wins b/c the nation blamed Van Buren

5. William Henry Harrison ► Wins election of 1840 ► Hero of….. ► Battle of Tippecanoe  Wins b/c of his war record and b/c of his campaign slogan…  “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too!” ► Is only president for 31 days  Died of pneumonia ► John Tyler becomes president  1 st vice pres to become pres

6. John Tyler ► 10th president