Flashcard sets with a 'millard fillmore' term meaning 'what: became president in 1850 after the death of zachary taylor; impressed with arguments for compromise; he thought it was the only way to avoid a war! major events: signed the compromise of 1850; led to a short second "era of good feelings"; sent commodore matthew perry to japan to open up trade talks! result: cost him the whig nomination in 1852 because he signed the fugitive slave act!'

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