Part one of term paper
Was what is now the United States of America becoming more or less democratic just prior to the American revolution? Evidence found in a series of documents from Weathersfield, Connecticut during that time supports both sides of the argument, but the strongest case can be made to say that America was becoming less democratic in that period. ...

Part two of term paper
... that since the number or free people in Weathersfield was increasing, Weathersfiled was becoming more democratic, as more people were able to participate in government. Further evidence to support that argument is found in a chart comparing the numbers of white males able to meet the voting requirements, registering to vote, voting, and being elected to town offices. The percentage of men able to met the voting requirements rose only by 2%, but the numbers of men registering, voting, and being elec ...