19th Century Reform By Aketsuki Period: Jan 1, 1820 to Jan 1, 1850 19th Century Reform Mar 4, 1825 John Quincy Adams is inaugurated Mar 4, 1829 Andrew Jackson takes office Jan 1, 1831 The Day of Destiny Mar 4, 1837 Martin Van Buren becomes President Mar 4, 1841 William Henry Harrison becomes President Apr 4, 1841 John Tyler succeeds Harrison as President Oct 11, 1841 Brook Farm expirement is launched Mar 4, 1845 James K. Polk becomes President Apr 25, 1846 Mexican-American War Begins Feb 2, 1848 End of Mexican-American War Jul 19, 1848 Seneca Falls Convention Mar 4, 1849 Zachary Taylor takes office Jul 9, 1850 Millard Fillmore succeeds Zachary Taylor as President