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The Reformation Of Government To A More Democratic State, Grew Mainly Out Of People In America Exploring Their Rights. Between

The reformation of government to a more democratic state, grew mainly out of people in America exploring their rights. Between 1820 and 1840, American democracy was influenced and developed in many different ways. Perhaps what molded democracy the most were the changes in electoral policies across the country. Other aspects of great change were Jackson's Economic Policies and The Second Great Awakening.

        Change in electoral customs was a major shift in the right direction for American politics. On example was that the restriction of having to own land to vote was obliviated in close to half the states by 1821. Once having to vote aloud, people now had written ballots. This, however, caused corruption by way of social superiors bribing and threatening inferiorities to vote for candidates of their choice. Rather then state legislatures, the people could choose the electoral college by 1832, in all states except for South Carolina. By the time of the election of 1824, Americans had witnessed the downfall of the Federalist party due to the increasing popularity of the Democratic-Republicans. Now, more then ever, it was evident that being held in high esteem by the masses was the key to winning elections. A very important tactic, mud-slinging became the new weapon of many candidates. In the election of 1828, Jackson and Adams viciously attacked one another with rumors and lies. New forms of propaganda gained more votes for both parties, and also became useful for the office seekers of future elections. Parties became more separate and strong-headed in their beliefs. In 1836, a new party, the Whigs, came into the picture. They mainly consisted of men from the south who opposed Jackson and, also, the party which had formerly been known as the Anti-Masons. People had more candidates then ever to choose from in up-coming elections. No longer were candidates just given positions, they now had to earn the people's support and vote. The government was more a democracy then it had ever been.

        Another major contribution to America becoming more of a democracy was The Second Great Awakening. Beginning in the 1790s, The Second Great Awakening involved a surge of religion all over the country. The news that the Second Coming of Jesus was near brought people from all over the country to revivals to listen to evangelistic sermons. Methodists became one of the most popular Presbyterian denominations in the country. Several other religions, such as the Baptists

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