University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: John Caldwell Calhoun
This biographical resource on John Calhoun points out Calhoun's resignation, the first vice-president to resign from active office. Calhoun opposed Jackson's affirmative stand on the Tariff of 1828 which favored the Industrial North over...
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: John Forsyth (1780 1841)
Biography summarizing the life and career of John Forsyth, who held many governmental posts and served to Presidents, Van Buren and Jackson.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Spotlight Biography: American Indians: Black Hawk
Scroll down to the portrait of Black Hawk to read a brief biography of this famous Native American chief. From the Smithsonian Institution.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Martin Van Buren (1782 1862)
Biography of Martin Van Buren talks about his rise to prominence serving as secretary of state under Andrew Jackson and then winning the 1836 election to become the 8th president of the U.S.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Henry Clay (1777 1852)
This resource gives a good summary of Henry Clay's character and the accomplishments of his life.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: Martin Van Buren
This easy-to-navigate site has Martin van Buren's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: The Events of 1831: Interactive Timeline
This interactive timeline helps you examine how some of the events of 1831 were related. Significant events include slavery, abolition, evangelical revivalism, and new inventions.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Encountering the West: Nicholas Biddle
A brief but informative biography of Nicholas Biddle, whose accomplishments included his presidency of the Bank of the United States.
San Jacinto Museum of History
San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: Samuel Houston
This is a brief biography of Sam Houston from the San Jacinto Museum. His roots in Tennessee, his actions in the Texas Revolution, and his later political life are detailed.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: James K. Polk
A summary of James Polk's life including comparisons and contrasts with Andrew Jackson.