Episode 14 of 15 · Guess or Mess
James Buchanan
Grades 3rd–5th
History · Captions
About This Video
Kid contestants are quizzed on James Buchanan, America’s 15th president, who took office when the country was about to explode over the issue of slavery. Through challenging questions and hilarious messes, elementary students will learn about President Buchanan’s career as a politician and diplomat, and how his action (and inaction) led to the Civil War.
Standards Met in Ohio
- SS.7.9cGrades 7thIdentify examples of slavery.