Which of the following most accurately summarizes James Buchanan’s

legacy as president?

AA sympathizer of abolitionism who pandered needlessly to the proslavery

South

BA strict constitutionalist, which may have limited his ability to

preserve the Union

CAn accomplished leader in fi scal matters, but weak in diplomacy

between the states

DA strong proponent of education and the expansion of colleges

EA great unifi er of the Democratic Party, though faced with

insurmountable challenges