How did Lincoln and Buchanan differ on the issue of secession?

Buchanan thought Southern states should secede -- Lincoln did not.

Buchanan thought that the government of the United States did not have the right or the power to use force to prevent secession -- Lincoln argued that no state could legally secede.

Buchanan tried to solve the problem by calling a "peace conference" -- Lincoln refused to send representatives.

Buchanan tried to send military forces to recapture the South -- Lincoln immediately, on becoming president, ordered a blockade of the South.

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How did Lincoln and Buchanan differ on the issue of secession?

    Buchanan thought Southern states should secede -- Lincoln did not.

    Buchanan thought that the government of the United States did not have the right or the power to use force to prevent secession -- Lincoln argued that no state could legally secede.

    Buchanan tried to solve the problem by calling a "peace conference" -- Lincoln refused to send representatives.

    Buchanan tried to send military forces to recapture the South -- Lincoln immediately, on becoming president, ordered a blockade of the South.

anonymous · Answer

Buchanan had similar ideology to Lincoln until the Southern leadership attempted to kill him. After his near death experience, Buchanan did not oppose succession.

anonymous · Answer

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