Emma Clarke Chapter 17 Review Sheet Why was John Tyler put on the 1840 Whig ticket? To appeal to more people for Polk?s election and to get more Whig supporters to vote What happened to Tyler after he vetoed the new Bank of the U.S.? Condemned from the Whig party Considered for impeachment How did Tyler?s cabinet react to his actions? Resigned Daniel Webster stayed What caused the Aroostock War? Maine/Canada border dispute Great Britain wanted to build a railroad through American territory Arguments AGAINST annexing Texas Slavery Throw off balance of free and slave states What president annexed Texas? Why? Tyler Thought it was a mandate to do so Chronology! Acquisition of: Oregon, Texas, California Texas ? Tyler Oregon ? Tyler California - Polk