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Expanding Democracy — Quiz

Question 2 • US History

Which of these was an economic event that led to an expansion of voting rights in the US?

Answer
A
the Panic of 1819
B
the War of 1812
C
the campaign of 1828
D
the “corrupt bargain” of 1824

Explanation

The Panic of 1819 was a severe economic downturn that caused debt and financial hardship for many Americans. In its aftermath, states increasingly removed property and tax-paying requirements for white men to vote, expanding voting rights. The Panic of 1819 is therefore the economic event described.

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