Question

What was the Peggy Eaton affair?

Accepted Answer

Peggy Eaton, a wife of Jackson's cabinet member, was bullied by the other wives.  Jackson got angry because they had made fun of his wife in the election. He tried to force the cabinet to be nice, but they resigned.  Late Calhoun did too, Van Buren became the new VP.

Front	What was the Peggy Eaton affair?
Back	Peggy Eaton, a wife of Jackson's cabinet member, was bullied by the other wives. Jackson got angry because they had made fun of his wife in the election. He tried to force the cabinet to be nice, but they resigned. Late Calhoun did too, Van Buren became the new VP.

Peggy Wife Cabinet Eaton Affair Jackson's Member Bullied