The Buchanan Administration Mar. 4, 1857–Mar. 4, 1861 (4 mar 1857 ano – 4 mar 1861 ano)

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-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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