Topic 4.7 Expanding Democracy

self-made man

A nineteenth-century ideal that celebrated men who rose to wealth or social prominence from humble origins through self-discipline and hard work.

removal of property qualifications to vote (white males)

This was no longer a requirement for white males to vote in the early - mid 1800s.

universal white male suffrage

The extension of the right to vote to all males regardless of social standing or race, whose movement had begun in the early-mid 1800's

common man

The average American citizen in the early - mid 1800s who gained more political power because of Jacksonian Democracy.

Jacksonian Democracy

The idea that the common people should control the government; often refers to the period from 1820-1840 in which more white males were able to vote and become involved in politics / the future of the nation.

Caucus System / King Caucus

A meeting of important political party members who then nominate one man to be their presidential candidate.

nominating conventions

A large number of party delegates in a state meet and vote on who their party's candidates will be.

nominating conventions

This new system of deciding a party's candidates replaced the King Caucus system.