What Did President James Buchanan Do in Response to the Secession

question 5

Multiple Choice

What did President James Buchanan do in response to the secession of South Carolina?

• A)He acted decisively.
• B)He tried to force South Carolina to rejoin the Union.
• C)He protected federal military installations across the South.
• D)He tried to compromise.
• E)He claimed he lacked constitutional authority to act.

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