Question

Which of the following factors best explains the increase in White male suffrage in the early nineteenth century?


Reaction to widespread political protest

Option A,Reaction to widespread political protest

a

Resistance to increased federal taxation

Option B,Resistance to increased federal taxation

b

Amendments to the United States Constitution

Option C,Amendments to the United States Constitution

c

Changes to property ownership requirements

Option D,Changes to property ownership requirements

d

Answer 1

Answer: D — Changes to property ownership requirements.

Explanation: In the early 19th century many states eliminated or reduced property and taxpaying qualifications for voting, leading to expanded suffrage for white men (Jacksonian-era democratic reforms).