History of North America

What did James Buchanan believe in?

Political beliefs:

- Strict constructionist of the U.S. Constitution

- States' rights advocate

- Limited role for the federal government

- Opposed to high tariffs

- Believed in laissez-faire economic policies

- Pro-slavery and supported the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850

Religious beliefs:

- Presbyterian

- Attended church regularly and considered himself a deeply religious man

- Opposed the idea of a separation of church and state