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In his youth, he was greatly impoverished, but reportedly had a great love of learning and reading which eventually resulted in him getting a job working under the local judge.
He immediately endorsed the Compromise of 1850 and saw it as a way to save America from civil strife and possibly war.
This success made him eligible to be considered as a potential national politician, and was picked up by the Whigs, who had expressed interest in him.
He immediately endorsed the Compromise of 1850 and saw it as a way to save America from civil strife and possibly war.
He was mistaken, as the Compromise led to more fervent fighting and hatred between North and South.
The northerners were infuriated with the mandate as they would be forced to assist southerners retrieve fleeing slaves, and both sides held disdain over the fact that new states would be able to choose their stance on slavery.
Filmore tried running for Governor of New York but was soundly defeated, after which he aimed to be Chief Financial Officer in New York, which was a notable achievement.
In Congress, he defined his politics by staunchly opposing and fighting the President at the time, Andrew Jackson.
Despite his exploits to the East, he denied a venture into the Caribbean in the south, as some wealthy southerners had expressed great interest in venturing to and potentially acquiring the slave-rich islands.
The northerners were infuriated with the mandate as they would be forced to assist southerners retrieve fleeing slaves, and both sides held disdain over the fact that new states would be able to choose their stance on slavery.