Which of the following most directly led to the expansion of participatory democracy in the first half of the nineteenth century?

Responses

Development of a canal system connecting different parts of the country

Development of a canal system connecting different parts of the country

Encouragement of citizens to settle the western territories

Encouragement of citizens to settle the western territories

Reduction of property ownership requirements for voting

Reduction of property ownership requirements for voting

Threats by South Carolina to nullify federal laws it deemed unconstitutional

Reduction of property ownership requirements for voting