The Missouri Compromise began the development of Mass Democracy in 1820. Measures were passed by Congress to end a dilemma concerning the extension of slavery. During this time an equal number of slave and free states existed, therefore effecting Missouri’s want to be a slave state. It was not until Maine decided to become a free state, that a compromise was made allowing Missouri to remain a slave state. The Missouri Compromise stated that Missouri was to be known as a slave state and Maine was to be a free state. By creating the Missouri Compromise, it allowed for equal representation of both the north and the south. Instead of one side being the majority, votes were counted equally which ceased any chance for one party

The Corrupt Bargain of 1824 was next in the series of events contributing to the rise of mass democracy. During the Presidential election of 1824 the two major contenders were John Adams and Andrew Jackson. Henry Clay, also a contender in the presidential race, lost in the running for President but meanwhile held a position as the Speaker of the House. Adams was running on the same ideas as Clay although Adams was able to make the electoral vote cut taking second behind Jackson. In order to win the election a candidate must gain the majority electoral vote. The legislature votes the way the public wants them to and as the popular vote stood Jackson would win the election. Clay, as Speaker of the House, has a lot of influence over the legislature and could sway their votes in favor of Adams. Clay and Adams made a "bargain" where Clay used his influence on the house to sway the electoral vote to Adams favor and in-turn would name Clay as the Secretary of State. Adams and Clay found a loophole in the election process and were able to overcome the people’s vote and turn the election into their favor. Adams won the election due to Clay corrupting the legislature. In effect, Adams and Cl

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