Which of the following statements best describes the presidential

administration of Franklin Pierce?

AIt supported both the abolitionist movement and expansion.
BIt supported slavery but was conciliatory toward abolitionism.
CIt supported the abolitionist movement but was conciliatory toward

slavery.

DIt supported slavery but did not support expansion.
EIt supported both slavery and expansion.

Verified Answer :

The best option from the list would be that "(E) It supported both slavery and expansion," since Pierce, like many men of his day, believed that the only way for slavery to "survive" was through territorial expansion.