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Zachary Taylor was a slave owner and held pro-slavery views, but his stance was somewhat complex. As a Southern Democrat, he supported the institution of slavery, yet he also opposed the expansion of slavery into the new territories acquired from the Mexican-American War. This ambivalence contributed to tensions within the Democratic Party and the broader national debate over slavery during his presidency. Ultimately, his death in 1850 cut short his potential influence on these critical issues.
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Did Zachary Taylor have a profession before becoming president?
Yes, Zachary Taylor is known for serving in the military.
What role did the issue of slavery play in the election of 1848?
The Whigs had to temper their opinions on the Mexican-American War since their candidate, Zachary Taylor, was a war hero. They took on the issue of slavery instead and turned it into the hot button topic of the election.
What year was Zachary Taylor on U.S coin?
The Taylor dollar was minted in 2009.
How old was Zachary Taylor when he became president?
He was 64 when he elected president
Was the south for or against slavery?
The south was against slavery.
Why did northerner Whigs not support Zachary Taylor?
Zachary Taylor was a slave owner with a plantation in Louisiana. He was not supported by anyone who was strongly against slavery.
Did the president Zachary Taylor try to stop slavery?
Zachary Taylor did try to free the slaves
In the 1848 election what position did Zachary Taylor take regarding slavery in the new territories?
Even though Zachary Taylor was a slave owner himself, he did not push up the expansion of slavery in the new territories.
What president was faced in 1849 with the great moral value of slavery?
Zachary Taylor was president in 1849. There is no 'moral value' of slavery
Who was Zachary Taylor's presidential opposition?
Zachary Taylor the 12th President of the United States ran against the Democratic party candidate Lewis Cass in the Election of 1848.
Who is millards predecessor?
Zachary Taylor
What was Zachary Taylor cabinet name?
Zachary Taylor
Did Zachary Taylor have chlidern?
did Zachary Taylor have kids
Is Zachary Taylor single?
No, Zachary Taylor is not single.
What was our 12 president?
The 12th President of the United States of America was Zachary Taylor.
What did president Zachary Taylor do to make the world a better place?
he fought in the mexican war and ended slavery there also.
What city is named after Zachary Taylor?
The city named after Zachary Taylor is Taylor, Texas.
