Who Was Martin Van Buren?

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Martin Van Buren’s Life and Contributions to U.S. History

Martin Van Buren was Andrew Jackson’s best friend, vice president, and confidant.

In politics, just like in life, the relationships we create can change our lives.

1. Write a personal narrative about a relationship you have had that has changed you in some way. This can be a teacher, family friend, relative, friend, etc.

2. If you are able to do so, share this narrative with the person you wrote about.

Next, watch the video below to learn about President Van Buren.

Martin Van Buren was quite a character! Write down five things you learned about him.

Then, head over to the Got It! section to compare your list of facts to the list in the next section.