Increased voter turnout
All white men were allowed to vote.
In Britain. It was stated in the 6 demands of the People's Charter document that was signed by over 6 million signatures.
New Zealand was the first country to grant universal, adult male and female suffrage. This occurred in 1893. In the U.S., women got the right to vote in 1920.
The West adopted universal male white suffrage primarily due to the Enlightenment ideals of individual rights and democracy, which emphasized equality and political participation. Economic changes, such as the rise of the middle class and industrialization, also pressured governments to expand voting rights to maintain legitimacy and stability. Additionally, social movements and political activism pushed for broader suffrage, reflecting the changing views on citizenship and governance during the 19th century. However, this expansion often excluded marginalized groups, highlighting the limitations of the suffrage movement.
Whereby male electorate have the legitimacy to cast their vote during a election. For example arguably it was a system manifested in Ancient Athens as only male (middle class male) had the authority to meet in anthen and cast their votes.
All white men were allowed to vote.
When universal white male suffrage was passed, politics changed. Previously only white men of property could vote. Now Andrew Jackson was able to get the votes of the men that served him in the army to vote for him.
in 1858
Increased voter turnout
-Expand north American territories -universal white male suffrage -equal opportunity for white males in politics -To get revenge on the British
To secure universal male suffrage.
Universal Male Suffrage
It varies from country to country.
To secure universal male suffrage
to secure universal mal suffage APEX ;)
In Britain. It was stated in the 6 demands of the People's Charter document that was signed by over 6 million signatures.
white male suffrage