Expanding Democracy

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In 1800, who was allowed to vote? Options: White men, Everyone, African Americans, White men who owned a certain amount of wealth or property.

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White men who owned a certain amount of wealth or property.

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What is universal white male suffrage?

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Extending the right to ALL white males with no restriction on property or wealth.

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What does suffrage mean?

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The right to vote.

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When did African Americans males (free and enslaved) have the right to vote?

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1870

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When were women allowed to vote?

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1920

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How did election campaign practices change?

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Candidates had to work harder to promote more because people couldn't read or write.

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How did people vote in the early 1800's?

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They would cast their vote out loud to a government clerk.

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What was the most important political development in the early 1800's? Options: Democracy, The Two Party System, Jacksonian Democracy, Debates

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The Two Party System

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What is the Two Party System?

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It refers to the 2 main political parties in American politics, Democratic and Republican.

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In the early 1800's, who chose who would run for President?

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The members of Congress