The Panic of 1837 and Martin Van Buren
Ted Widmer, former adviser to President Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, talked about the panic of 1837 and President Martin Van Buren.
Description
Ted Widmer, former adviser to President Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, talked about the panic of 1837 and President Martin Van Buren.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Explain the causes of the panic of 1837.
- Describe the significance of the panic of 1837.
- What efforts did President Martin Van Buren take in response to the panic of 1837?
- How did the panic of 1837 affect the presidency of Martin Van Buren?
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Participants
Vocabulary
- Bank
- Commercial System
- Federal Reserve
- Financial Regulation
- Food Lines
- Reform