USA HISTORY

JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACY 1825 1850

DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA BY ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
To which political party did John Tyler belong?
A
He was eventually expelled from his party
B
Democratic
C
Federalist
D
Republican
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Among the bills vetoed by Tyler was a measure to re-establish a national bank. In response to these vetoes, most of Tyler’s cabinet resigned, and Whig congressmen expelled Tyler from the party. A resolution calling for his impeachment was introduced in the House, though it was later defeated.

Detailed explanation-2: -The U.S. Bank and the Whigs. John Tyler was a Democrat who became a Whig out of dislike for President Andrew Jackson. Tyler switched parties while he was a U.S. senator from Virginia. The Whig Party developed out of opposition to Jackson’s policies, including his bank policy.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is John Tyler most known for? John Tyler is known for being the first president to serve without being elected to office. He served nearly an entire term of four years after President William Henry Harrison died just 32 days after taking office.

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