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.
"<span>d. high levels of both minerals and salinity" would be the best option, since without direct contact with larger bodies of water it's very hard for the minerals and salt to dissipate and "spread out".</span>
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