What year did Tompkins become Vice President?
1817
1812
1820
1807
Answer
Tompkins became Vice President in 1817, serving under President James Monroe. He was a Democratic-Republican from New York and had previously served as Governor of the state. Tompkins was a strong supporter of the War of 1812 and played a key role in the negotiations that led to the Treaty of Ghent. He was also a prominent advocate for the construction of the Erie Canal.
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