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===Policies===

Pierce selected for his [[United States Cabinet|Cabinet]] not men of similar beliefs but a broad cross-section of people he personally knew. Many thought that the diverse group would soon break up, but instead it became the only Cabinet, as of 2007, that remained unchanged through a four-year term. In the foreign policy realm, Pierce showed a traditional Democratic assertiveness. When Pierce came into office there was significant tensions with a weak Spain, a reclusive Japan, and a powerful Britain creating problems in Central America. Just like in domestic affairs, Pierce's leadership seemed to be one of the main focuses of people because he seemed to be totoo overwhelmed by forces he could not control.<ref>Brinkley, A. and Dyer, D. ''The American Presidency''.2004. Houghhton Mifflin Company.</ref>

Pierce aroused sectional apprehension when he pressured the [[United Kingdom]] to relinquish its special interests along part of the [[Central America]]n coast, and when he tried to persuade [[Spain]] to sell [[Cuba]] for $100 million (USD) because of the expansive sugar crop in Cuba.