A Tyrant Was Often Able to Seize Power Because

A tyrant was often able to seize power because:

A) he was a wealthy aristocrat who was able to raise a private army.
B) he had the support of the aristocratic class.
C) he was a charismatic leader who had the support of the slave population.
D) he manipulated the machinery of government to concentrate power in his hands.
E) the hoplites supported him militarily.