1844 United States presidential election facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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In 1844, the United States chose James Polk over Martin Van Buren in the 1844 presidential election. People thought van Buren believed in dictatorship and was not fair, especially with Mexico. People also were on Polk's side because he had a good sense of leadership and was fair with everyone and tried to ignore Mexico when he had nothing to do with them.
Images for kids
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Grand National Democratic banner
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Anti-annexation poster, New York City, April 1844. Albert Gallatin (signature on poster), Thomas Jefferson's Treasury Secretary presided over the event.
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Martin Van Buren summons spirits to divine the Democratic or Loco Foco prospects for election in 1844.
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Political cartoon predicting Polk's defeat by Clay
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Grand National Whig banner
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Incumbent President John Tyler, the Democratic-Republican Party presidential nominee
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Broadside announcing torchlight victory parade in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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Results by county, shaded according to winning candidate's percentage of the vote
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Results by county, shaded according to percentage of the vote for Polk
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Results by county, shaded according to percentage of the vote for Clay
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Results by county, shaded according to percentage of the vote for Birney
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Results by county, shaded according to percentage of the vote for other candidates
See also
In Spanish: Elecciones presidenciales de Estados Unidos de 1844 para niños
