How Did American Literature Develop During the Half Decade Between

How did American literature develop during the half decade between 1850 and 1855?

A) It stagnated with only a few notable authors producing major literary works.
B) Due to the influence of the Second Great Awakening, American literature at this time only emphasized religious themes.
C) It is the only period in American history that did not produce a single "great author."
D) This era witnessed an outpouring of extraordinary literature by an array of authors who became giants of American literature.
E) Censorship following the Mexican War resulted in a limited number of literary subjects deemed permissible to write about.