Question

How chi John Tyler become president?

A) William Henry Harrison died.

B) William Henry Harrison was assassinated.

C) William Henry Harrison resigned.

D) William Henry Harrison was impeached.

Answer 1

John Tyler became the tenth President of the United States (1841-1845) when President William Henry Harrison died in April 1841. He was the first Vice President to succeed to the Presidency after the death of his predecessor. As a Senator he reluctantly supported Jackson for President as a choice of evils.