1836 in american history
By Robert McNamara. The presidential election of 1836 could have been a pivotal moment in American history, coming as it did at the end of the two terms of Andrew Jackson.The policies and personal style of Jackson had disrupted the political landscape and inspired widespread opposition.y Robert McNamara. The presidential election of 1836 could have been a pivotal moment in American history, coming as it did at the end of the two terms of Andrew Jackson.