One of the main ideas of Jacksonian democracy was the expansion of suffrage. By the time Jackson was elected to his second term in 1832, suffrage had expanded to include the majority of white men. What effect did this expansion of suffrage have on American society?

Question

A.
It caused conflicts between northern industrialists and southern farmers.
B.
It challenged the authority of the federal government.
C.
It gave more power to plantation owners who owned many slaves.
D.
It encouraged more people to participate in the political process.

Answer 1

D. It encouraged more people to participate in the political process.