Democratization of voting or universal (white) male suffrage--during the 1820s many states removed the property ownership requirement for voting and specially allowing white men to vote exclusively.
These new suffrage policies made a clear distinction between males and females and between black and white. Industrial work became a valid place of work and gave workers a voice through voting but made clear gender and racial distinction in the US.
Answer: Because it would make political parties more powerful, which would also lead to corruption. The opponents were afraid someone without the correct knowledge or attitude would end up in a position of high power.
