Expanded Suffrage

Definition

Expanded suffrage refers to the broadening of voting rights to include a larger portion of the population. During the early to mid-1800s in the United States, there were significant changes made to voting laws that allowed more people to participate in elections.

Related terms

Universal Male Suffrage: Universal male suffrage refers to granting voting rights to all adult males regardless of property ownership or wealth.

Jacksonian Democracy: Jacksonian Democracy was a political movement during the 1820s and 1830s that aimed for greater democracy and expanded political participation by common citizens.

Abolitionist Movement: The abolitionist movement focused on ending slavery in the United States and also played a role in advocating for expanded suffrage for African Americans.