#15 – James Buchanan. #15 - James Buchanan Born: April 23, 1791Born: April 23, 1791 Birthplace: Cove Gap, PennsylvaniaBirthplace: Cove Gap, Pennsylvania.

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#15 – James Buchanan

#15 - James Buchanan Born: April 23, 1791Born: April 23, 1791 Birthplace: Cove Gap, PennsylvaniaBirthplace: Cove Gap, Pennsylvania Political Party: DemocratPolitical Party: Democrat Term: Term: Vice President: John C. BreckinridgeVice President: John C. Breckinridge Died: June 1, 1868Died: June 1, 1868

#15 - James Buchanan Attended an Academy at a young age.Attended an Academy at a young age. 1809: At 18 he graduated from Dickinson College.1809: At 18 he graduated from Dickinson College. Studied law. Began his law practice in (lawyer)Studied law. Began his law practice in (lawyer) 1812: Volunteered in the War of He helped defend Baltimore from the English invasion.1812: Volunteered in the War of He helped defend Baltimore from the English invasion.

#15 - James Buchanan : Elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives : Elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 1819: engaged to Ann Coleman, however, they had a misunderstanding. She then later died that year and he never remarried again.1819: engaged to Ann Coleman, however, they had a misunderstanding. She then later died that year and he never remarried again : Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives : Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

#15 - James Buchanan : Appointed minister to Russia by Andrew Jackson : Appointed minister to Russia by Andrew Jackson : U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania : U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania : Appointed Secretary of State under President Polk : Appointed Secretary of State under President Polk. 1852: Tried to run for President but Franklin Pierce won.1852: Tried to run for President but Franklin Pierce won : Appointed minister to Great Britain by Franklin Pierce : Appointed minister to Great Britain by Franklin Pierce.

#15 - James Buchanan : Elected 15 th President of the United States : Elected 15 th President of the United States. 1857: Dred Scott Decision – Congress had no power over slavery. Slaves are seen as property.1857: Dred Scott Decision – Congress had no power over slavery. Slaves are seen as property.

#15 - James Buchanan 1859: John Brown’s Raid at Harpers Ferry. John Brown was executed – seen as a martyr for slavery.1859: John Brown’s Raid at Harpers Ferry. John Brown was executed – seen as a martyr for slavery.

#15 - James Buchanan He tried to run for re-election. However, Democrats split (North and South) and the Republican party wins the election.He tried to run for re-election. However, Democrats split (North and South) and the Republican party wins the election. 1861: Lincoln elected. Civil War begins.1861: Lincoln elected. Civil War begins. June 1, 1868: Dies in Wheatland, PA.June 1, 1868: Dies in Wheatland, PA.

#15 - James Buchanan Interesting Facts:Interesting Facts: 1857: Dred Scott Decision1857: Dred Scott Decision 1858: Atlantic cable completed.1858: Atlantic cable completed. 1859: John Brown’s raid at harpers Ferry.1859: John Brown’s raid at harpers Ferry. 1860: South Carolina secedes.1860: South Carolina secedes. Inventions:Inventions: 1860: repeating rifle (Winchester – U.S.)1860: repeating rifle (Winchester – U.S.) 1861: machine gun (Gatling Gun) – Gatling – U.S.1861: machine gun (Gatling Gun) – Gatling – U.S.

#15 - James Buchanan States admitted:States admitted: 1858: Minnesota1858: Minnesota 1859: Oregon1859: Oregon 1861: Kansas1861: Kansas