The Buchanan Administration Mar. 4, 1857–Mar. 4, 1861 (mar 4, 1857 – mar 4, 1861)
Description:
-tried to maintain the status quo-worked to enforce the Fugitive Slave Act
-opposed abolitionist activism in the South and West
-Dred Scott v. Sandford was ruled two days after he took office
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Date:
mar 4, 1857
mar 4, 1861
~ 4 years