Nast also played a huge role in associating Democrats with the donkey. The donkey symbol actually dates back to before Nast's time. During the election of 1828, Andrew Jackson's critics tried to mock him by comparing him to a foolish donkey.
Which phrase from the passage helps you understand the meaning of the word associating?
A. dates back to before
B. by comparing him to
C. played a huge role
D. tried to mock him