How democratic was Jacksonian Democracy? What were its limits?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The ideal answer should include:
a. The states in the West lifted property and residency requirements that limited the franchise in the East.
b. Eventually, the Eastern states followed the lead of the Western states and expanded the franchise.
c. Although white adult male citizens could vote, African Americans and Indians were excluded.
d. Although white adult women could vote in some Western states, they could not vote in national elections.
e. Although the 1824 election was the first presidential election in which electors were chosen by popular vote, the failure of Andrew Jackson to win the presidency with a plurality (although not a majority) of the votes highlights the limits of democracy.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).