Yes, they are all dead! But the nine men who served as president of the United States from 1837 to 1865 led the country during tumultuous times. As the country grew in geographic size, the issue of slavery began to tear the nation apart. In this section, you will learn more about the issues that led to the Civil War.

Also in this section, you will learn a little about the all-too human side of presidents — like the president whose death was caused by eating too many cherries and pickled cucumbers!

In this section:

• Martin Van Buren

• William Henry Harrison

• John Tyler

• James Polk

• Zachary Taylor

• Millard Fillmore

• Franklin Pierce

• James Buchanan

• Abraham Lincoln

WoodsUp Extras!

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After viewing this section play Presidential Jigsaw Puzzles.

Teacher resources

Lesson plan (8th grade): Identifying the Presidents of the United States between 1837 and 1861 and Analyzing Key Administrative Policies