There was an economic recession that many people blamed Van Buren for causing or at least not fixing.
Andrew Jackson won with Martin Van Buren as his VP.
It's not Obama, despite the ignorant beliefs. Martin Van Buren's first language was Dutch.
Martin Van Buren
Martin Van Buren.
Martin Van Buren was the first president born after the declaration of independence on July 4, 1776. He was born born on December 5, 1782 so he was never a British subject unlike the first seven presidents.
A serious economic crisis
A serious economic crisis
It started when Pres. Andrew Jackson refused to sign the renewal of the federal bank charter.
There is the panic of 1837or the battle of new Orleans
He destroyed the national bank, which caused a depression that plagued the presidency of Martin Van Buren.
There was no war with foreign countries. The Second Seminole War with the Florida Indians went on while Van Buren was President.
The only wars under VanBuren were wars with the American Indians,
He was the 8th president of the United StatesThe Economic Panic of 1837
He believed in the principle of laissez-faire
He was Secretary of State, Ambassador to Great Britain and then Vice President
Martin Van Buren was the President when this depression or panic hit. It cost him his job .
The Panic of 1837 and the long economic slump caused many voters to look for a change in administration .