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What features of colonial politics in 18th century America contributed to the development of popular democracy, and what kept political life from being more truly democratic?

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The primary feature that contributed to the development of popular democracy during this time was the American Revolution from Great Britain, while what kept it from being truly democratic was the fact that women and blacks could not vote. 
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