The Founding Fathers limited voting rights because they believed that the “common man” should not have too much power. What is the best explanation for the expansion of voting rights to all white males regardless of land or property ownership?

Question

A.
The United States government hoped to silence women asking for suffrage by making small changes to voting rights.
B.
Andrew Jackson and the Democratic Party rose to power with the intention of creating a truer democracy.
C.
The United States economy declined after the War of 1812, causing most upper class men to lose their property.
D.
John Quincy Adams implemented the spoils system, which sought to put the power in the hands of Westerners.

Answer 1

The best explanation for the expansion of voting rights to all white males regardless of land or property ownership is:

B. Andrew Jackson and the Democratic Party rose to power with the intention of creating a truer democracy.

Andrew Jackson and his supporters advocated for greater political participation among the common man, and their rise to power in the 1820s was closely associated with the movement to expand voting rights, reflecting a broader trend toward democratization.