Question
Evaluate President Buchanan’s decision to send Johnston’s army to Utah to complete the following sentence:
The fear, confusion, stress, and violence caused by the approach of Johnston’s army might have been prevented if President Buchanan
(1 point)
Responses
sent a better supplied military force that could reach the region without delays.
sent a better supplied military force that could reach the region without delays.
dealt with Utah through diplomatic channels instead of sending the military.
dealt with Utah through diplomatic channels instead of sending the military.
sent a larger military force that could suppress the violence more effectively.
sent a larger military force that could suppress the violence more effectively.
protected Native American lands from being seized and settled by the pioneers.
protected Native American lands from being seized and settled by the pioneers.
The fear, confusion, stress, and violence caused by the approach of Johnston’s army might have been prevented if President Buchanan
(1 point)
Responses
sent a better supplied military force that could reach the region without delays.
sent a better supplied military force that could reach the region without delays.
dealt with Utah through diplomatic channels instead of sending the military.
dealt with Utah through diplomatic channels instead of sending the military.
sent a larger military force that could suppress the violence more effectively.
sent a larger military force that could suppress the violence more effectively.
protected Native American lands from being seized and settled by the pioneers.
protected Native American lands from being seized and settled by the pioneers.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The fear, confusion, stress, and violence caused by the approach of Johnston’s army might have been prevented if President Buchanan dealt with Utah through diplomatic channels instead of sending the military.
This response emphasizes the potential for a peaceful resolution to the tensions in Utah, rather than escalating the situation with military intervention, which can often heighten conflict and create fear among the local population. Diplomatic negotiations could have addressed the grievances and disputes more effectively, fostering communication and understanding.
This response emphasizes the potential for a peaceful resolution to the tensions in Utah, rather than escalating the situation with military intervention, which can often heighten conflict and create fear among the local population. Diplomatic negotiations could have addressed the grievances and disputes more effectively, fostering communication and understanding.