Questions: Which is true of the presidency of William Henry Harrison? (A) He died a month after taking office. (B) Many blamed him for the Panic of 1837. (C) He was a strong supporter of the American System. (D) He was accused by his critics of being a tyrant. (E) His cool intellectualism was a sharp contrast to Andrew Jackson.

The answer is (A) He died a month after taking office.

This is correct. William Henry Harrison holds the record for the shortest presidency in U.S. history, having died just 31 days after his inauguration in 1841. He succumbed to pneumonia, which he likely contracted during his lengthy inaugural address in cold, wet weather.

This is incorrect. The Panic of 1837 occurred during the presidency of Martin Van Buren, who was Harrison's predecessor. Harrison could not have been blamed for this economic crisis as it happened before he took office.

This is incorrect. The American System, which included support for a national bank, protective tariffs, and internal improvements, was primarily associated with Henry Clay. While Harrison was a member of the Whig Party, which generally supported these ideas, his short time in office did not allow him to take significant action on these policies.

This is incorrect. Harrison did not have enough time in office to enact policies that would lead to such accusations. The label of "tyrant" was more commonly associated with Andrew Jackson, who was criticized for his use of executive power.

This is incorrect. Harrison was not particularly known for "cool intellectualism." This description is more fitting for John Quincy Adams, who preceded Jackson. Harrison was more known for his military background and his campaign slogan "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too," which emphasized his role in the Battle of Tippecanoe.