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James Buchanan

By Jack Martin
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    Buchanan joins the Federalist party.

    James Buchanan joined the Pennsylvania Legislature becoming a federalist.
  • Buchanan became ambassador of Russia.

    Buchanan became ambassador of Russia.

    President Andrew Jackson promotes Buchanan to be the ambassador of Russia.
  • James Buchanan for Senate.

    James Buchanan for Senate.

    The year Buchanan arrived back in the US he was elected to be in the Senate.
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    President Polk asks Buchanan for a favor.

    President James K. Polk asks James Buchanan to be the U.S Secretary of State.
  • Buchanan and the South

    Buchanan and the South

    James Buchanan sides with the south when the issue of the spread of slavery comes a foot.
  • Franklin Pierce appoints Buchanan to minister to Great Britain

    Franklin Pierce appoints Buchanan to minister to Great Britain

  • During his presidency, war with Native Americans continued.

    During his presidency, war with Native Americans continued.

    These tribes included the Apache and the Cochise.
  • The Dred Scott Decision

    The Dred Scott Decision

    Two days after Buchanan went into office, the law was passed preventing the federal government from having power about slavery.
  • James Buchanan was inaugurated

    James Buchanan was inaugurated

  • Seven southern states seceded during his term.

    Seven southern states seceded during his term.

    Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas seceded from the Union to form the Confederate states of America.