USA HISTORY

JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACY 1825 1850

JACKSONIAN AMERICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
vetoed bills sponsored by his own party (1st VP to become president due to death of President)
A
Andrew Jackson
B
Martin Van Buren
C
William Henry Harrison
D
John Tyler
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Near the end of Tyler’s term in office, on March 3, 1845, Congress overrode his veto of a minor bill relating to revenue cutters. This was the first successful override of any presidential veto in U.S. history.

Detailed explanation-2: -But again, on states’ rights grounds, Tyler vetoed it. In retaliation, the Whigs expelled Tyler from their party. All the Cabinet resigned but Secretary of State Webster. A year later when Tyler vetoed a tariff bill, the first impeachment resolution against a President was introduced in the House of Representatives.

Detailed explanation-3: -Accomplishments during his presidency: This helped to get the west settled and expand the country. Annexation of Texas-Tyler worked for the annexation of Texas so it could become part of the United States. Tariff Bill-He signed a tariff bill that helped to protect northern manufacturers.

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