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Martin Van Buren
Questions about Martin Van Buren, the eighth President of the United States.
279 Questions
Why might voters have chosen William Henry Harrison over Martin Van Buren for US President?
- When the country experienced the Panic of 1837, Van Buren was blamed.
How do you say Martin Van Buren in germin?
any name in any language is pronounced the same, so it's still martin van buren
How did the whigs ridicule Martin van Buren?
President Martin Van Buren was blamed for the countryâ??s hard times and took a lot of verbal abuse from the Whigs. He was given nicknames like â??Martin Van Ruinâ?? and the â??Golden Spoon Oratorâ??. It was not an easy presidency and upon leaving the office, Van Buren expressed his delight it was over.
What was the event that destroyed Van Buren's presidency and prevented his re-election?
The Panic of 1837 and the long economic slump caused many voters to look for a change in administration .
What was the name of Abraham Van Buren's wife?
Angelica Singleton (b. 1816 Sumter, NC - Dec. 29,1868 NY City,NY) married Nov. 1838. Sons: Travis C, Martin III , Singleton(1840-1879)
What did Martin Luther King Jr. father do for a living?
He was either a minister, pastor or a preacher. I can't make up my mind. i read it in a book. But I think he was the pastor of some church.
Which political party ran Martin van Buren for president in 1848 as an antislavery candidate?
The Free-Soil Party
Why was the Panic of 1837 significant for President Van Buren?
Van Buren had to respond but was hampered by his own political party's laissez-faire policies, dooming his re-election
Straight from the Mayor, who was also the postmaster of Canaveral...they just ran out of room...they started building from the South (Avon by the Sea) and from the North and they just ran out of room.
Also Presidents that served two non consecutive terms didn't get two streets as well as the Adams boys...same names didn't get separate streets either...
Was martin van buren president during the era of good feelings?
No. The era of good feeling ended about 18 years before Van Buren was President.
What wars were fought when Martin van Buren was president?
1. United States Exploring Expeditions ( Fiji, Samoa, and Tabiteuea 1838-1842)
2. Second Seminole War (1835-1842)
3. Second Sumatran Expedition (December/1838-January/1839)
How many states were in the US when Martin van Buren became president?
The U. S. consisted of 25 states at the time Martin Van Buren was elected President, but that number was up to 26 by the time he was sworn in.
What language did Martin van Buren speak?
He grew up speaking Dutch at home. Of course, he also spoke English.
Martin van Buren and other close family members?
Yes, I believe so. But perhaps not. It's all a matter of personal taste.
What was the home state of President Van Buren?
President Van Buren's home state was New York. He was born in Kinderhook, New York.
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No, President Van Buren was not known to be a Freemason.
What is the names of Martin van Buren sons?
Abraham Martinse Van Buren (Army officer, b. 27-Nov-1807, d. 15-Mar-1873)
John Martinse Van Buren (US Congressman, b. 10-Feb-1810, d. 13-Oct-1866)
Martin Van Buren, Jr. (political aide, b. 20-Dec-1812, d. 19-Mar-1855)
Lawrence Martinse Van Buren (b. 1814, d. infancy)
Smith Thompson Van Buren (political aide, b. 16-Jan-1817, d. 1876)
