1839 Whig Convention
Howard Parker spoke about the 1839 Whig Convention. He talked about the backroom deals and trickery that led to the nomination of William Henry Harrison to be the party’s presidential candidate. This was the party’s first contested convention. Mr. Parker explained how the Whigs selected William Henry Harrison over party favorite Henry Clay and war hero General Winfield Scott, as well as the origin of the phrase “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too.”
Description
Howard Parker spoke about the 1839 Whig Convention. He talked about the backroom deals and trickery that led to the nomination of William Henry Harrison to be the party’s presidential candidate. This was the party’s first contested convention. Mr. Parker explained how the Whigs selected William Henry Harrison over party favorite Henry Clay and war hero General Winfield Scott, as well as the origin of the phrase “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too.”
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Where did the Whig Party get its name?
- Who is Henry Clay? Why did he request to have the Whig Convention in Harrisburg, PA?
- What was significant about the 1839 Whig Convention?
- How did William Henry Harrison compare to his counterparts Henry clay and Winfield Scott? Who do you believe was the best candidate for the Whig Party nomination? Explain your reasoning.
Participants
Vocabulary
- 1839 Whig Convention
- Andrew Jackson
- Henry Clay
- John Tyler
- Whig Party
- William Henry Harrison
- Winfield Scott