Why Did President Buchanan Support the Lecompton Constitution

Why did President Buchanan support the Lecompton Constitution?

A) He opposed the spread of slavery, and the constitution banned it from Kansas.
B) He was born in Lecompton and always supported his hometown.
C) He was politically dependent on northern congressmen, who also supported the constitution.
D) He was dependent on southern congressmen, who also supported the constitution.
E) He had no strong position, but his advisers insisted he support it.

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