John Tyler

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<p>He was a staunch supporter of states' rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>John Tyler was a stalwart supporter and advocate of states' rights, including regarding slavery. As president, he adopted nationalistic policies only when they did not infringe on the states' powers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tyler's unexpected rise to the presidency posed a threat to the presidential ambitions of Henry Clay and other Whig politicians, leaving Tyler estranged from both of the nation's major political parties at the time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>John Tyler was born into a prominent slaveholding Virginia family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In the 1820s, when the Democratic-Republican Party split, Tyler became a national figure at a time of political upheaval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>John Tyler served as vice president under President William Henry Harrison. He became president following Harrison's death 31 days after assuming office.</p> Signup and view all the answers