Studied by 0 peopleIn what ways did political democracy change in the years following the War of 1812?
-increase separation in political parties/increased alignment with political parties (sectionalism)
-more people are able to vote (dropped property requirement)
-change in campaign style
Did the Jacksonian Era make American politics more democratic or autocratic?
democratic: more people can vote, more democratic nation, mass participation
autocratic: Jackson abuses power with force bill, spoil system, national bank crisis, Worchester v Georgia
What factors influenced the American westward movement?
-wanting manifest destiny
-Indian removal acts-> more land for Americans
-new economic promises
-escape from slavery/persecution
In what ways did Manifest destiny both unite and divide the American people?
unite: increased sense of nationalism
divide: issues of slavery for new land
What issues divided America in the first half of the 19th century?
tariffs, slavery, bank, strong v weak federal gov
How did religious and reform movements redefine American concepts of freedom, equality, and morality?
There was a stronger emphasis on religion for the common man focusing on freedom for slavery, equality for men and focus on not yourself (more liberal religion)
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