Question

why did John Tyler become president

Answer 1

Answer:

President Harrison died just one month after taking office, and Tyler became the first vice president to succeed to the presidency without election.

Explanation:

The president died meaning someone had to take the place so the vice president did and that was John Tyler.

Answer 2

John Tyler became president after the death of president William Henry, John tyler was vice president for only 31 days until he claimed to become president.