Question

Briefly explain why ONE of the following options best demonstrates the historical interpretation that democracy in America was expanded in the 1820s and 1830s. Permanent institutionalization of the political party system (1836) Non-renewal of the charter of the Bank of the national bank (1836) Government policies supporting rapid westward expansion (1830) Provide an example of an event or development to support your explanation. Briefly explain why ONE of the other options is not as useful as evidence that democracy in America expanded in the time of the 1820s and 1830s.

Answer 1

Answer:

The option that best demonstrates the historical interpretation that democracy in America was expanded in the 1820s and 1830s is:

Permanent institutionalization of the political party system (1836).

The event that supported this was the formation of two main political parties: the Democratic Party and the Republic (Whig) Party.

The reason that "Non-renewal of the charter of the Bank of the national bank (1836)" is not as useful as an evidence that democracy in America expanded in the time of the 1820s and 1830s is that the issue was not for the political parties to decide.  It was Congress that exercised the right to renew the charter, which President Andrew Jackson vetoed.

Explanation:

The party system institutionalization in the United States happened with the formation of the Democratic Party and the Republican Party (formerly the Whig Party).  These party systems brought stability in governance and lowered populism in political structure.  They gave the parties the opportunity to develop internally and foster better public policies.