The Evolution of Democracy - ONL

HIS-144-ONL: Evolution of Democracy

Directions: Complete the Evolution of Democracy Worksheet. Using resources from the Topic 3 Readings, including your textbook, materials provided by your instructor through class discussion, and materials from the GCU Library Guide for HIS-144 US History Themes, complete the assignment worksheet. 

Each answer to the questions should include citations for each question formatted using the APA Style Guide. Please note that the minimum word count varies for each of the questions.

The overall assignment must include three to five relevant scholarly sources in support of your content.

1. Compare and contrast the nation’s government from Jefferson’s era with Jackson’s era. Who was eligible to participate in the democratic processes when each was elected? How did that impact who was represented in the federal government? (200-350 words)

2. Explain three (3) ways the federal government changed or expanded from the time of Jefferson to Jackson? (200-350 words)

3. Identify one (1) way democracy can be improved or continue to grow today. How can it be done? (350-500 words)

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