President Zachary Taylor Unknowingly Helped the Cause of Compromise in 1850

Multiple Choice

President Zachary Taylor unknowingly helped the cause of compromise in 1850 when he

A) led an invasion of Texas to halt its attempts to take part of New Mexico.
B) supported fellow southerner John C. Calhoun's plan for union.
C) died suddenly and Millard Fillmore became president.
D) ushered in a second Era of Good Feelings.
E) decided not to run for re-election.