Why Did President Buchanan Support the Lecompton Constitution

question 34

Multiple Choice

Why did President Buchanan support the Lecompton Constitution?

• A) He opposed the spread of slavery, and the constitution banned it from Kansas.
• B) He was born in Lecompton and always supported his hometown.
• C) He was politically dependent on northern congressmen, who also supported the Constitution.
• D) He was dependent on southern congressmen, who also supported the Constitution.
• E) He had no strong position, but his advisors insisted he support it.

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