Why did people begin to demand an end to property requirements for voting in 1819? The number of citizens voting in elections had grown too small,
They wanted to elect politicians who could help them out of an economic crisis.
The value of property had dropped considerably due to an economic crisis.
They realized the government was ignoring the rules in the Constitution.

some american cities felt workers were being oppressed by business monopolies

sense of self-interest

male citizens in athens could vote on all the decisions that affected the city and serve on juries. however, democracy was not open to everyone. citizen women and children were not allowed to vote. slaves and foreigners living in athens (known as metics) were banned from participating in government.