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Who gained the right to vote in the age of Andrew Jackson and who lost the right to vote

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gained right to vote: all white men

lost right to vote: women and black men

Step-by-step explanation:

Before the Andrew Jackson era only white men who payed taxes and owned property were allowed to vote in the US. This had some exceptions in some states like New Jersey where women and black men were also allowed to vote if they met certain criteria. This changed when Andrew Jackson assumed the presidency. He changed voting rights and removed the restrictions, allowing all white men above the age of 21 to vote regardless of whether or not they paid taxes or owned land. This unfortunately also removed both women and black men's rights to vote completely in all states.

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