senator for New York, Martin Van Buren?

Question

While a U.S. senator for New York, Martin Van Buren created the first national campaign organization in support of Jackson's candidacy by


a. hosting the first party convention in New York City.

b.orchestrating state and local politicians, supervising a national newspaper campaign, and sponsoring meetings of voters to maintain public support.


c.downplaying the interests of state and local party officials; instead, devoting the party's efforts strictly to the national campaign for the presidency.

Answer 1

B is best. AFAIK, the first national convention wasn't held until 1832, late in Jackson's first term.