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Question
Increased suffrage and the development of new political parties in the early 1800s indicate which of the following?
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expansion of democracy
expansion of democracy
restriction of democracy
restriction of democracy
increase in the power of individual states
increase in the power of individual states
decrease in the power of individual states
expansion of democracy
During the early 1800s, the United States saw a significant expansion of suffrage, particularly with the gradual elimination of property requirements for voting, allowing many more white males to vote. This period also witnessed the rise of new political parties and the development of a more democratic political system where common citizens had increased influence over government. These changes reflect an expansion of democracy, showing an effort to make the political system more representative of and accessible to the broader population.