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He sent a diplomatic mission to China, ended hostilities with the Seminole Indians, and continued the expansionist policy that the preceding presidents had adopted.
Even more than this, he openly disliked Andrew Jackson. Though he reluctantly tolerated him, Tyler drew the line during the Nullification Crisis.
Horrified by what Tyler believed to be tyranny and corruption—both being used against a Southern state—the states’ righter joined the newly formed Whig Party with John C. Calhoun and Daniel Webster.
In a final bid for popularity before he left office, Tyler focused on annexing Texas.
In a final bid for popularity before he left office, Tyler focused on annexing Texas.
He sent a diplomatic mission to China, ended hostilities with the Seminole Indians, and continued the expansionist policy that the preceding presidents had adopted.
However, his cabinet contained several Whigs who were envious of Tyler’s position in the president’s office.
He began his political career as a state legislator and maintained his beliefs and principles up until his ascension to presidency.
Tyler’s time in the office proved the necessity of a qualified vice president.
Additionally, Henry Clay, who had been controlling Harrison, expected to control Tyler too. But Tyler asserted himself and retained control of the office.