James Buchanan: A Presidential Overview

Where was James Buchanan born?

• Lancaster, Pennsylvania

• Cove Gap, Pennsylvania

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Which political party did Buchanan support after the Federalist Party faded?

• American Party

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Whig Party

What was Buchanan's position on the issue of slavery during his presidency?

• He supported federal intervention to abolish slavery.

• He advocated for the immediate expansion of slavery.

• He believed it was a state matter and supported popular sovereignty.

• He was neutral and did not take a stance.

What was a significant factor in Buchanan's presidency leading to the Civil War?

• His economic policies

• His aggressive foreign policy

• His opposition to the Dred Scott decision

• His support for the Kansas-Nebraska Act

What role did Buchanan's niece, Harriet Lane, play during his presidency?

• She was his chief political advisor.

• She served as the First Lady.

• She was the Vice President.

• She was the Secretary of State.

What was Buchanan's stance on the Dred Scott decision?

• He remained neutral and did not comment.

• He supported it, believing it would resolve the slavery issue.

• He believed it was unconstitutional.

• He opposed it and fought against it.

Who succeeded James Buchanan as President of the United States?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Johnson

• Franklin Pierce

• Millard Fillmore

How did Buchanan respond to the secession of Southern states?

• He declared war on the seceding states.

• He took strong action to prevent secession.

• He supported the secession of Southern states.

• He believed the federal government had little power to stop it.

How is Buchanan often ranked by historians in terms of his presidency?

• As one of the best presidents

• As a transformative president

• As a mediocre president

• As one of the worst presidents

What was the cause of James Buchanan's death?

• Heart attack

• Respiratory failure

• Stroke

• Cancer