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Harrison won over Martin Van Buren because the economy was bad . Also,Harrison's supporters pictured him as a frontiersman and military hero, similar to Andrew Jackson. In contrast, Van Buren was a short , fat New Yorker who was blamed for the economy.
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∙ 9y agoThe significance of William Henry's victory in the election showed that the Whigs could practice new mass democratic politics as successfully as Democrats.
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Who was The general who acquired the nickname Tippecanoe was?
William Henry Harrison.
Which president of the US caught pneumonia?
William Henry Harrison died from pneumonia while he was President.
Which was a result of the War of 1812?
One result of the War of 1812 was later election to the presidency of war heroes Andrew Jackson and of William Henry Harrison.
How was Benjamin Harrison related to William Harrison?
The US presidents Harrison were grandfather (Wm Henry) and grandson (Benjamin) Benjamin Harrison who signed the Declaration of Independence was the father of William Henry Harrison.
What are the six states Benjamin Harrison admitted into the country during his presidency?
North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho. There is a link below.
What factors help William Henry Harrison with the presidency?
Civil war
Which president had the shortest presidency in terms of time?
William Henry Harrison William Henry Harrison
What did William Henry Harrison do after presidency?
Harrison died in office.
Who was president for only 31 days then died of pneumonia?
William Henry Harrison, all of one month into his presidency.
Which man held the shortest presidency?
31 days William Henry Harrison in 1841
What important laws were passed during William Henry Harrison presidency?
stupid laws
What was the length of the shortest presidency?
William Henry Harrison, who served for approximately 35 days in 1841. Harrison also gave the longest innaugural speech.
What president is the log cabin president that died one month into presidency?
William Henry Harrison
What was William Henry Harrison's foreign policy?
William Henry Harrison did not have a chance to put any foreign policies into action because of his extremely short amount of time in the presidency...only 31 days.
What did William Henry Harrison did do after leaving the presidency?
He died in office and was buried just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Is William Henry Harrison single?
No, William Henry Harrison is not single.
Who was the first wing party candidate to win the presidency and also had the shortest term in office?
William Henry Harrison
