The presidential election of 1840 is often considered the first “modern” election because

(A) the slavery issue was first raised in this campaign

(B) there was a very low turnout of eligible voters

(C) voting patterns were similar to those later established in the 1890’s

(D) both parties for the first time widely campaigned among all the eligible voters

(E) a second era of good feeling had just come to a close, marking a new departure in politics
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Question

The presidential election of 1840 is often considered the first “modern” election because

(A) the slavery issue was first raised in this campaign

(B) there was a very low turnout of eligible voters

(C) voting patterns were similar to those later established in the 1890’s

(D) both parties for the first time widely campaigned among all the eligible voters

(E) a second era of good feeling had just come to a close, marking a new departure in politics
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paki · Answer

what yuo guess about the asnwer here... ?

anonymous · Answer

im thinking d.

eclipsedstar · Answer

I think that's correct. :D

paki · Answer

D is not correct...

eclipsedstar · Answer

@paki can you please explain why?

anonymous · Answer

yes i wan t to know too @paki

paki · Answer

have a look here please.... @EclipsedStar @WhereAreYouHiding ... http://www.historycentral.com/elections/1840.html

anonymous · Answer

because i got the assignment right. i got 100% and the answer was d

eclipsedstar · Answer

lol @paki ...is the assignment wrong then X)

paki · Answer

cant say anything about assignment .... i am just giving proof....

eclipsedstar · Answer

Lol okay :)