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Martin Van Buren

Questions about Martin Van Buren, the eighth President of the United States.

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What are some important events that happened while Martin VanBuren was president?

"The most important and controversial of them was the creation of the new financial system to replace the Bank of the United states. Under Van Buren's plan, known as the "independence treasury" or "subtreasury" system, the government would place its funds in an independent treasury at Washington and in subtreasuries in other cities." (A survey, American History by Alan Brinkley, 2007 pg 251-252)

Was president Martin van Buren raised in poverty?

No. His father ran a inn. The family was not rich, but was not poverty-stricken.

Two months after president Martin van Buren took office the country went into?

There was a financial panic and economic slump soon after Van Buren took office.

What were Martin van Burens parents jobs?

His parents kept a tavern, offering lodging, food and drink to travellers.

What did Martin van Buren do after he left office?

Van Buren lived for 21 years after he left the presidency. He ran for President on the Free Soil ticket in 1848 and picked up enough votes in his home state of NY to tip the state and the election to the Whig candidate Zachary Taylor. After that he spent his time in his 30-room mansion and one long visit to Europe where he was received by Queen Victoria, the Pope and other dignitaries. He was supposedly writing his memoirs but never got them into publishable form.

What caused the Whig party to gain strength during the Van Buren presidency?

There was an economic recession that many people blamed Van Buren for causing or at least not fixing.

What religion was Martin van Buren?

The 8th President of USA was a Christian; member of Dutch Reformed Church.

How could Martin van Buren be seen as an abolitionist?

After he left office he became increasingly anti-slavery and ran for president on the Free Soil ticket in 1848 . This party was made up of anti-slavery people from the Democrats and Whigs.

How many votes did Martin van Buren win by?

Martin Van Buren won the 1836 presidential election defeating William Henry Harrison. In the 1836 presidential election Martin Van Buren received 170 electoral votes, William Henry Harrison received 73 electoral votes, Hugh L. White received 26 electoral votes, Daniel Webster received 14 electoral votes, and William P. Mangum received 11 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Van Buren 764,176 and Harrison 558,816.

Where can you find out the value of a Martin van Buren land grant?

Most land Grants were "proxy signed" meaning that usually they were signed by an assistant or designated secretary or authorized person. On very rare occasions did the President of United States personally sign a land grant as there were tens of thousands grants awarded for various reasons, many being early soldiers that served in the military and early settlers in undeveloped lands.

Phil Rimer

U.S. History Historian

What were the supporters of Martin van Buren called?

The Barnburners, who wanted Martin Van Buren to repeat as President, were a segment of the Democratic Party in the state of New York during the 1840s. Their name came from the idea that members would be willing to "burn down the barn" (destroy the party) to get rid of the rats (eliminate their enemies). Anxious to stop the spread of slavery in the U.S., the group eventually joined anti-slavery Whigs to become the national Free Soil Party.

What was a famous quote Martin van Buren said while he was president?

here are some of the most famous quotes:"The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity"

"It is easier to do a job right than to explain why you didn't."

"As to the presidency, the two happiest days of my life were those of my entrance upon the office and my surrender of it."

"No evil can result from its (slavery's) inhibition more pernicious than its toleration."

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What is Martin van Burens parents names?

his parents names were Abraham Van Buren and Maria Hoes Van Alen

How many popularity votes did Martin van Buren get?

Martin Van Buren won the 1836 presidential election defeating William Henry Harrison. In the 1836 presidential election Martin Van Buren received 170 electoral votes, William Henry Harrison received 73 electoral votes, Hugh L. White received 26 electoral votes, Daniel Webster received 14 electoral votes, and William P. Mangum received 11 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Van Buren 764,176 and Harrison 558,816.

Whig Party candidate William Henry Harrison won the 1840 presidential election defeating Democratic Party incumbent President Martin Van Buren. In the 1840 presidential election there was a total of 294 electoral votes thereby requiring a majority of 148 votes to win the presidential election. William Henry Harrison received 234 electoral votes and Martin Van Buren received 60 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Harrison 1,275,390 and Van Buren 1,128,854.

Obstacle in Martin van Buren term during office?

His biggest problem was the financial panic of 1837 and the ensuing economic slump.

Which president spoke dutch as his first language and English as his second?

Martin Van Buren learned Dutch at home as a boy; I am not sure that it was his first language.