As Jackson once said: "Democracy shows its power not only in reforming governments, but also in regenerating a race of men." » Jackson thereby shows that he was a great supporter of the government of his country and that he wanted to preserve and strengthen democracy. Beginning with his presidential campaign, Jackson encouraged men to take an active role in governing politics; Jackson's impact was seen in 1828, when turnout doubled for his election. As president, one of Jackson's major projects during his presidency was to establish universal male suffrage, now extending the right to vote to non-property-owning men. Jackson also protected the interests of farmers, mechanics, and laborers who had otherwise been neglected when it came to political decisions. Overall, Jackson established a growing sense of political democracy, including broader demographics in decision-making for their nation. This sense of democracy is reflected in a report written by a British author, Harriet Martineau, on her visit to the United States in 1834. As Martineau wrote of her observations of the States which she detailed: "I had been witness to controversies between candidates for office on difficult subjects, of which the people should be the judges” (Doc D). By including this information, Martineau shows