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a trade route that connected Rome in the west to China in the east
white males
This was an effort espoused by "Jacksonian democracy" (in reference to Andrew Jackson). The stated intent was to allow common Americans to have more influence in the political processes.
The expanding of the democratic franchise aimed at getting rid of property requirements for voting. That benefit thus went to white males. It didn't do anything for blacks under slavery, of course, and and wasn't at all concerned about giving voting rights to women.
The constitution. The Supreme Court was originally made to rule on the constitutionality of decisions made by state courts
Increased federal control--all of these expanded the economic power of the federal government.
Democrats believed in a stronger state government and a reduced federal government. Having economic control opened the door for the federal government to become a monarchy. Tariffs also hurt the South and the farmer which the Democrats tended to represent.
