History of the United States I / Unit 10 USH1 1386 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Panic of 1837
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The idea
The Panic of eighteen thirty-seven was caused by the Specie Circular, the Bank of England's reduced lending, and collapsing cotton prices together.
In practice
Three causes, only one of them American policy.
Where people slip
Van Buren, elected in eighteen thirty-six, paid the political price for the consequences of Jackson's policies.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
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