(longer discussion of Taylor and the slavery issues. )
Northerners and Southerners disputed sharply whether the territories wrested from Mexico should be opened to slavery, and some Southerners even threatened secession. Standing firm, Zachary Taylor was prepared to hold the Union together by armed force rather than by compromise. Even though he was a slave-owner, Taylor did not defend slavery or southern sectionalism;
Although Taylor had subscribed to Whig principles of legislative leadership, he was not inclined to be a puppet of Whig leaders in Congress. He acted at times as though he were above parties and politics. Taylor tried to run his administration in the same rule-of-thumb fashion with which he had fought Indians.
Traditionally, people could decide whether they wanted slavery when they drew up new state constitutions. Therefore, several acute side issues: the northern dislike of the slave market operating in the District of Columbia; and the southern demands for a more stringent fugitive slave law.
In February 1850 President Taylor had held a stormy conference with southern leaders who threatened secession. He told them that if necessary to enforce the laws, he personally would lead the Army. Persons "taken in rebellion against the Union, he would hang ... with less reluctance than he had hanged deserters and spies in Mexico." He never wavered.
Then events took an unexpected turn. After participating in ceremonies at the Washington Monument on a blistering July 4, Taylor fell ill; within five days he was dead.
You can't do much in 491 days.
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The town of Rough and Ready near Grass Valley, California on the Rough and Ready Highway was named for President Zachary Taylor.
The 12th President of the United States of America was Zachary Taylor.
Zachary Taylor is the 12th US president.
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Zachary Taylor was still the U.S. President when he died in 1850.
President Zachary Taylor died in the year 1850.
Richard Taylor (1744-1829) was the father of the president, Zachary Taylor.
Zachary Taylor served as the 12th US President from 1849 until 1850 when he died suddenly.
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Zachary Taylor
Zachary Taylor served 1 term
Zachary Taylor did try to free the slaves
Zachary Taylor served as the 12th US President from 1849 until 1850 when he died suddenly.