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Specie Circular (Coinage Act)
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In 1836, President Andrew Jackson issued the Specie Circular. This executive order required all public lands to be purchased with gold or silver coins, rather than paper currency. It was intended to curb rampant speculation and stabilize the economy, but instead contributed to the economic downturn known as the Panic of 1837.
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What president was in office during Alamo fell?
The Battle of the Alamo occurred February 23, 1836 until March 6, 1836, so Andrew Jackson would have been president then. Andrew Jackson's term in office last from March 4, 1829 to March 4, 1837.
What were the two states addmitted to the union while Andrew Jackson was president?
Arkansas (1836) and MIchigan (1837) were admitted while Jackson was President.
Who was president when AR became a state?
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Who became vice president for Andrew Jackson and became president in 1836?
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What was the US run by in 1836?
Andrew Jackson was the president, and there was a Congress and Senate and judiciary. Much like today.
What did president Jackson issue to slow the inflation caused by the proliferation of paper money and to restrict land expansion?
President Jackson issued the Specie Circular of 1836
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What U S President refused Sam Houston's proposal to take control of Texas in 1836?
Andrew Jackson
What did presidents Jackson issue to slow the inflation caused by the proliferation of paper money and to restrict land expansion?
President Jackson issued the Specie Circular of 1836
Did Andrew Jackson support rechartering of national bank in 1836?
no
