The election of 1828 was significant to the development of electoral politics because ______.

a. it was the first election in which mass participation occurred
b. it was the first election in which parties used primaries to nominate their candidates
c. it solidified the power of those who supported a strong national government over those who supported a strong state government
d. it brought to an end the First Party Era
e. a candidate won the popular vote but not the electoral vote

a. it was the first election in which mass participation occurred