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He was a leader of the Jacksonian Democrats while in Congress. He helped hasten the Civil War by signing the Kansas-Nebraska Act, although he did not know that his signing of the bill would speed the clash between North and South. By repealing the Missouri Compromise, the K-N Act opened up the territory for slavery and reopened up the debate regarding the spread of slavery. He appeased the South by backing up the pro slavery groups in the western territories, especially in "Bleeding Kansas." He became the only elected president to be denied his own party's renomination. During the war he criticised the Emancipation Proclamation and was almost lynched by angry New Englanders.
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∙ 12y agoPierce believed strongly in the federal union and the US Constitution.
He believed in God and Jesus Christ. He believed in party loyalty.
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How many times did Franklin Pierce remarry?
Franklin Pierce was married once and only once.
How many US Presidents had the first name Franklin?
Franklin Pierce and Franklin Roosevelt.
What did George Washington call Franklin Pierce's wife?
George Washington died many years before Franklin Pierce's wife was born. Maybe you are thinking of Benjamin Franklin's wife.
Great-great-great niece of Franklin Pierce?
hi it was Barbara pierce bush
Who was us president 1854?
Franklin Pierce
Was Franklin Pierce an easterner who had been out of the country on a diplomatic mission and so had no recorded position on slavery in territories?
No. You are confusing James Buchanan with Franklin Pierce, I think. Pierce was not a diplomat .
What is Franklin pierce's real name?
Franklin Pierce's real name was Franklin Pierce.
What is Franklin Pierce's real name?
Franklin Pierce's real name was Franklin Pierce.
Who is Franklin Pierce?
Benjamin Pierce was Franklin Pierce's dad.
Who is Franklin Pierce's dad?
Benjamin Pierce was Franklin Pierce's dad.
Who is Franklin Pierce's dad?
Benjamin Pierce was Franklin Pierce's dad.
Is Franklin Pierce single?
No, Franklin Pierce is not single.
Did Franklin pierce drink?
Yes, Franklin Pierce did drink
Who was fourteenth president of US?
Franklin Pierce.
What is Franklin Pierce's birthday?
Franklin Pierce was born on November 23, 1804
Was Franklin Pierce college named after Franklin Pierce?
Yes, of course. Frankin Pierce University is named for President Pierce.
What did Franklin Pierce invent?
Nothing of note was invented by Franklin Pierce.
