History of the United States I / Unit 10 USH1 1374 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Van Buren Rises
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The idea
Van Buren emerged from the affair as Jackson's closest ally and eventual successor, while Calhoun moved into open opposition.
In practice
A New York machine politician now positioned to inherit an entire national party.
Where people slip
Calhoun's opposition then takes doctrinal form in the nullification crisis, which entry 1376 covers.
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