Which of the following is true about the Democratic national party convention that convened to renominate President Jackson in 1832?
A. It was so consumed by divisive factional arguments that Jackson was never formally renominated.
B. It is considered to be the first national party convention.
C. It settled on Martin Van Buren as the Democratic nominee after several ballots failed to garner enough support for Jackson.
D. It was such a failure that no party held a national convention again until the early 20th century.
Answer: B
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