hi, i just posted a few questions but i really need help with this one!
4. How did Jackson's presidency influence the size of the American electorate? (1 point)
The American electorate decreased during Jackson's presidency due to the threat of secession by slave states.
The American electorate decreased during Jackson's presidency because of the spoils system.
The American electorate increased during Jackson's presidency because many states expanded access to the vote following the spirit of equality he championed.
The American electorate increased during Jackson's presidency because Congress passed a law making property requirements for voting illegal.
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he American electorate increased during Jackson's presidency because many states expanded access to the vote following the spirit of equality he championed. \
http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/disp_textbook.cfm?smtID=2&psid=3544
1.D
2.A
3.C
4.C
5.C
6.B
7.A
8.A
9.B
10.C
11.C
12.C
13.D
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To determine the correct option, let's break down the question and analyze the choices.
The question is asking about how Jackson's presidency influenced the size of the American electorate, meaning the number of people eligible to vote in the United States during that time.
Let's now evaluate each option:
A. The American electorate decreased during Jackson's presidency due to the threat of secession by slave states.
This option suggests that the number of eligible voters decreased because of the threat of secession by slave states. While the issue of secession did arise during Jackson's presidency, it did not directly impact the size of the electorate.
B. The American electorate decreased during Jackson's presidency because of the spoils system.
The spoils system refers to the practice of giving government positions to political supporters. While this system was indeed associated with Jackson's presidency, it does not have a direct connection to the size of the electorate.
C. The American electorate increased during Jackson's presidency because many states expanded access to the vote following the spirit of equality he championed.
Option C suggests that the American electorate increased during Jackson's presidency because many states expanded access to voting. This aligns with Jackson's belief in the spirit of equality, and it is well-known that he supported policies for broadening voting rights. This could be a possible answer.
D. The American electorate increased during Jackson's presidency because Congress passed a law making property requirements for voting illegal.
This option suggests that the American electorate increased because Congress passed a law making property requirements for voting illegal. While it is true that property requirements were gradually being eliminated during this time, there is no specific law passed by Congress that directly connects to this.
Considering the options, option C seems to be the most accurate answer. During Jackson's presidency, many states did indeed expand access to voting rights, following the spirit of equality that he championed. This decision resulted in an increase in the size of the American electorate.