James Buchanan (4 mar 1857 ano – 4 mar 1861 ano)

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Winner: James Buchanan (Democrat).-

Top Candidates: John C. Fremont (Republican), and Millard Fillmore (Know-Nothing).-

Major Parties: Democratic party, Republican party, and Know-Nothing party.-

Major Issues: Backlash for Dred Scott vs. Sandford case, as well as continued violence during Bleeding Kansas. Southern secession towards the end of presidency as well as John Brown’s Raid on Harper Ferry further caused issues. Finally, Panic of 1857 occurred during presidency.-

Contributions to Civil War: Increased political backlash from the North with the controversial ending of the Dred Scott vs. Sandford case, further violence during Bleeding Kansas making both sides unsteady, and John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry making the South lose trust towards the North.

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