Why was James K. Polk referred to as a "Dark Horse" candidate during the 2 point democratic convention of 1844? * A He believed in the rapid expansion of agriculture and animal husbandry to o economically depressed areas of America, especially the introduction of thoroughbred horse breeding.

B He was able to broker an agreement between the delegates that led to the

c nomination of Martin van Buren who would go on to win the presidential election that year

d He was the candidate who lost the nomination by the largest margin against much more popular, senior politicians.

E He was the candidate who won the nomination even though he was not a well-known politician and had not originally intended to run for the office of president.​