In the early 1820s, the public sought better representation in government primarily through the elimination of property requirements for voting. This movement was part of a broader push for more democratic participation and the expansion of suffrage to a wider segment of the population, particularly white males. While issues related to racial and gender equality in voting would gain more prominence later, the immediate push in the 1820s focused on removing property qualifications that restricted voting rights.
In the early 1820s, the public sought better representation in government by demanding an
elimination of property requirements for voting.
elimination of age restrictions for voting.
expansion of voting rights for both men and women.
expansion of voting rights for people of all races.
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