Henry clay and James knox Polk go head to head in a campaign over the issue of annexing Texas Henry clay and James knox Polk go head to head in a campaign over the issue of an…nexing Texas (MORE)
This depends on the country/organization you are asking about. Please re-ask your question or see related questions. United States: John Tyler John Tyler (born March 29,… 1790 in Charles City County, Virginia; died January 18, 1862 in Richmond, Virginia) succeeded William Henry Harrison as the tenth President of the United States, serving between April 4, 1841 and March 4, 1845, including the whole of the year 1844. Tyler had no Vice President as he was elected as Harrison's Vice President. Tyler ascended to the presidency following Harrison's death in office. (MORE)
In 1830 a London committee of merchants chose Captain George Maclean to become president of a local council of merchants. Although his formal jurisdiction was limited, Maclean…'s achievements were substantial; for example, a peace treaty was arranged with Asante in 1831. Maclean also supervised the coastal people by holding regular court in Cape Coast where he punished those found guilty of disturbing the peace. Between 1830 and 1843 while Maclean was in charge of affairs on the Gold Coast, no confrontations occurred with Asante, and the volume of trade reportedly increased threefold. Maclean's exercise of limited judicial power on the coast was so effective that a parliamentary committee recommended that the British government permanently administer its settlements and negotiate treaties with the coastal chiefs that would define Britain's relations with them. The government did so in 1843, the same year crown government was reinstated. Commander H. Worsley Hill was appointed first governor of the Gold Coast. Under Maclean's administration, several coastal tribes had submitted voluntarily to British protection. Hill proceeded to define the conditions and responsibilities of his jurisdiction over the protected areas. He negotiated a special treaty with a number of Fante and other local chiefs that became known as the Bond of 1844. (MORE)
Most far-reachingly, it compelled the railway companies to run at least one train a day in each direction along each of their lines at an average speed of not less than 12 mph…, calling at every station, and providing seated accommodation in covered carriages at a fare to individual passengers of no more than a penny a mile. (MORE)
James K. Polk went against Henry Clay. Henry Clay was the expected winner because he was super well known and popular. He was also Whig. The Whigs would even yell,"Who is Jame…s K. Polk?" as a sort of rally-thing. However, in the 1840s, the Manifest Destiny was a really big thing. (Manifest Destiny was the idea that the United States was destined by God to expand Westward and spread civilization. The term was first made by John O' Sullivan in the 1840's. It was used to justify the US expansion during that time period, including the war with Mexico.) At this time period, a large political issue was expansion in Texas. (When Andrew Jackson was president, he had gone into Florida (sort of underhandedly) and pretty much conquered it. In exchange, the US gave up ownership of Texas to Mexico. However, the US still wanted the land and all of these previously-Americans still lived there.) The campaign call for Texas expansion was "54 40 or fight" and "54 40 forever" (referencing the latitude and longitude lines). Henry Clay, however, wasn't for the expansion and didn't support it. Polk did. To my understanding, this is how he ended up narrowly winning the election. (MORE)
A British 1844 copper Penny (Victoria)(ornamental trident), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £325 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in g…ood condition, it might fetch anything from £10 to £110 GBP. A British 1844 copper Penny (Victoria)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,950 GBP. The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin. (MORE)
Benjamin Fitzpatrick (born June 30, 1802 in Greene County, Georgia; died November 21, 1869 in Wetumpka, Alabama) succeedded Arthur P. Bagby as the eleventh Governor of Alabama…, serving between November 22, 1841 and December 10, 1845, including the whole of 1844. (MORE)
From wikipedia: The UnitedStates Census of 1840 was the sixth census of the United States .Conducted by the Census Office on June 1,1840, it determined the resident popul…ation of the United States to be 17,069,453 - anincrease of 32.7 percent over the 12,866,020 persons enumerated during the 1830 Census . The totalpopulation included 2,487,355 slaves. In 1840, the center ofpopulation was about 260 miles (418 km) west of Washington , near Weston, Virginia . (MORE)
Archibald Yell (born August 9, 1797 in North Carolina; died February 23, 1847 in Buena Vista, Mexico) became the second Governor of Arkansas, serving between November 4, 1840 …and April 29, 1844.\n.
\nFollowing the end of Yell's term in office, Thomas Stevenson Drew (born August 25, 1802 in Wilson County, Tennessee; died January 1, 1879 in Lapin, Texas) became the third Governor of Arkansas, serving between November 5, 1844 and January 10, 1849. (MORE)