Election of 1840: Key Trends, Candidates, Campaigning, Results & Impact
Explore the pivotal Election of 1840 in U.S. history, from significant trends in suffrage to the candidates, campaigning strategies, election results, and the consequential impact of William Henry Harrison's victory. Learn how slogans and tactics from this historic campaign shaped future elections.
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www.Apushreview.com APUSH REVIEW: THE ELECTION OF 1840 EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ELECTION OF 1840 TO SUCCEED IN APUSH
KEY TRENDS BEFORE THE ELECTION Beginning in the 1820s, white, male suffrage increased drastically Elimination of property requirements Eligible voter participation increased drastically throughout the 1820s and 1830s
THE CANDIDATES IN 1840 Democrats nominated Martin Van Buren Whigs nominated Tippecanoe and Tyler Too William Henry Harrison was from the Battle of Tippecanoe from the War of 1812 John Tyler was a former Democrat that disliked Jackson Martin Van Buren was hurt by the Panic of 1837
CAMPAIGNING IN 1840 The Whigs portrayed William Henry Harrison as a poor man born in a log cabin In reality he was not poor Slogans develop around the campaign Log Cabins and Hard Cider Get the ball rolling Tippecanoe and Tyler Too
THE RESULTS AND IMPACT William Henry Harrison defeats MVB One of the largest turnouts of eligible voters in history Slogans become popular for future elections Harrison dies 30 days into office, Tyler becomes President Will feud with Whigs
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