William Henry Harrison (4 mars 1841 – 4 avr. 1841)

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Winner: William Henry Harrison (Whig).-

Other Top Candidates: Martin Van Buren (Democratic), Henry Clay (Whig), Winfield Scott (Whig).-

Parties: Mainly Whigs vs. Democrats, with other small parties such as the Liberty Party.-

Major Issues: Major issues during this time included the Panic of 1837 and disputes over how much power the federal government had.-

Contribution to Civil War: The indecisive stance on slavery from the Whig party would contribute towards its breakage and the overall Civil War. The voter turnout also expressed how image and party loyalty were valued more, making decisive decisions on slavery harder.

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