Curated OER
Public-Choice Economics
Review the principles of public choice economics using this resource. Learners read background information on the theory and theorists. Then they answer five writing prompts in which they are asked to propose a course of action and...
Curated OER
James Buchanan Coloring Page
In this James Buchanan activity, students color and decorate a picture of the fifteenth President of the United States, James Buchanan.
Library of Congress
Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Pennsylvania Democrats
A good look at the views of the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania just prior to and during the Civil War. Read about Democratic president from Pennsylvania, James Buchanan, and his views about the importance of slavery in the national...
Other
Utah Lighthouse Ministry: Bancroft's History of Utah: The Utah War
A chapter from Bancroft's history of Utah, published in 1899, on the Utah War from 1857-1858.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Buchanan
The initial source for links to all aspects of the Buchanan presidency, including information on his cabinet, domestic policy and foreign policy. From the Miller Center.
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Democratic Party Platform of 1856
Read a copy of the Democratic Party Platform in the election of 1856. Of note is its equivocation on the issue of slavery.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1856
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1856 won by Democratic nominee, James Buchanan.
Library of Congress
Loc: "I Do Solemnly Swear"
An online exhibit of historically pertinent items dealing with the inauguration of a number of US Presidents.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: James Buchanan
Website provides primary source material on James Buchanan, 15th president, including his Inaugural speech of 1857 and four State of the Union Addresses.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: James Buchanan
James Buchanan had an extraordinary political career before the presidency, serving as a state representative, a congressman, and as ambassador to Russia. This video highlights his career.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 15. James Buchanan
A brief biography of President James Buchanan highlighting his professional life. Find details on his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics as well as events going on during his administration.
Other
Us Gen Net: American Local History Network: The Struggle for Kansas
A detailed, 5-page article giving an in-depth look at the problems in Kansas after the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
Other
Fca Homeschool: History 806
A sample lesson plan covering the sectionalism and problems facing the nation in its debate on slavery in the 1850s.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Civil Conflict: The Corwin Amendment
Web page on the proposed Corwin Amendment which, if ratified, would have forbade Congress from interfering with states' right to make decision to slavery. Site contains textual information, video [3:28], and fun facts for students.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Civil Conflict: First State to Secede
Web page on President James Buchanan and the first state to secede leading to Civil War. Site includes textual information, video [3:28], and links to related information.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: James Buchanan (1791 1868)
Biographical summary of the life and political career of James Buchanan, who served as secretary of state under President James Polk for 4 years before becoming president of the United States in 1856.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Lewis Cass (1782 1866)
Short biogrpahy of Lewis Cass, appointed Secretary of State by James Buchanan, explains his rise to prominence and influence on American diplomacy during the 1800s.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Jeremiah Sullivan Black (1810 1883)
Brief biography of Jeremiah Sullivan Black, who rose to prominence in 1800 and served as attorney general as well as a short stint as secretary of state under James Buchanan.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: James Buchanan
Some biographical information on the 15th president of the United States. A portrait is provided.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Buchanan: A Life in Brief
A brief look at James Buchanan as president and the controversies he faced. From the Miller Center.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Utah War
This resource provides information about the Utah War.