Which of the Following Was a Reason Why Ulysses S

Which of the following was a reason why Ulysses S. Grant was elected to the presidency?

A) He gained the vote of white southerners because so few black southerners supported him and his political platform.
B) His appeal transcended party because he campaigned on ending Congressional Reconstruction in favor of state-led initiatives.
C) Despite little political experience, his message of enforcing laws and prosperity for all resonated with Americans who longed for peace.
D) Despite his prior affiliation with the Republican party, he split the Republican vote by campaigning on issues that earned him the support of Democrats.
E) He continued to maintain a long-term, close friendship with Johnson, who most of the public believed had been wrongfully impeached.