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Martin Van Buren 1844

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    Martin Van Buren 1844

  • "Peacemaker"

    On the ship the USS Princeton was President Tyler and many of his cabinet members. During a demonstration the gun named the Peacemaker exploded and killed many people. Hickman, Kennedy. "US Navy: USS Princeton (1843)." About.com Education. Web. 22 Mar. 2016.

  • Treaty of Annexation

    This would be the annexation of Texas, but this was later rejected by Senate. Though it would come back up in 1845. "The Annexation of Texas, the Mexican-American War, and the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, 1845–1848 - 1830–1860 - Milestones - Office of the Historian." The Annexation of Texas, the Mexican-American War, and the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, 1845–1848 - 1830–1860 - Milestones - Office of the Historian. Web. 20 Mar. 2016.

  • View on Texas

    Martin Van Buren wrote that he opposed the annexation of Texas. He thought that this would be an act of agression against Mexico.
    Cole, Donald B. Martin Van Buren and the American Political System (1984): 393

  • First telograph sent

    Though the telograph was invented in 1832, the first message was not sent out till this date. Samuel F. B. Morse sent a message from Washington to a friend in Baltimore. "History of the Telegraph." HistoryWired: A Few of Our Favorite Things. Web. 21 Mar. 2016.

  • Democratic National Convention

    Martin Van Buren's candidacy disoloved due to the democrats turning to James K. Polk. Even though Van Buren was disappointed that he lost, he still supported Polk. "Miller Center." Martin Van Buren: Life After the Presidency-. Web. 20 Mar. 2016. Lambert, Robert S. Tennessee Historical Society. Web. 20 Mar. 2016.

  • Polk Wins!

    Polk wins over the Wig candidate Henry Clay. Even though Van Buren had lost to Polk, he still supported him. This gave the democratic party a win over the Wig. "Miller Center." Martin Van Buren: Life After the Presidency-. Web. 20 Mar. 2016. Lambert, Robert S. Tennessee Historical Society. Web. 20 Mar. 2016.

  • Treaty of Wanghia

    This marked the begining of formal diplomatic relations. This treaty made it so that American citizens could merchandize equally in the five treaty ports. "The Treaty of Wanghia (1845)." Rice on History. 2012. Web. 22 Mar. 2016.

  • The Great Disappointement

    This was meant to be the day that Jesus would return. This was thought by William Miller, and became an entire movement. This is how Seventh-day Adventist Church came to be. "William Miller." The Great Disappointment and the Birth of Adventism. Web. 20 Mar. 2016.

  • Polk Now 11th President

    James K. Polk wins the presidentcy. Many thought that Henry Clay would win the presidency over him. "James K. Polk Is Elected 11th President of the United States." America's Story from America's Library. Web. 22 Mar. 2016.