nov 4, 1856 - The Election of 1856

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Democrat James Buchanan defeated his Republican competition, John C. Fremont. This election was important because Buchanan did not get the majotorty of the popular vote. This election also had a bad role model/president in office when a good one was needed the most. Slavery was a huge issue and a strogn leader was needed.

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