Did the presidency of Tyler and the election of Polk in 1844 bring the US together or did it intensify sectional tensions? Justify your response with at least 2 examples other than Texas and California. (363-368)
The presidency and the election sectionalized America more than it brought it together. Tyler signed the Tariff of 1842 which was smart because the government needed revenue. The Aroostook War began when Britain wanted to build a road through the disputed Maine Territory. This was compromised…
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