Which of the following most accurately summarizes james buchanan’s
legacy as president?
(a) a sympathizer of abolitionism who pandered needlessly to the proslavery
south
(b) a strict constitutionalist, which may have limited his ability to
preserve the union
(c) an accomplished leader in fi scal matters, but weak in diplomacy
between the states
(d) a strong proponent of education and the expansion of colleges
(e) a great unifi er of the democratic party, though faced with
insurmountable challenges