As Jackson once said, "Democracy shows not only its power in reforming governments but also in regenerating a human race." Jackson demonstrates with this that he was a great supporter of his nation's government and wanted to preserve and strengthen democracy. Beginning with his campaign for the presidency, Jackson encouraged men to take active roles in their government policy; Jackson's impact was seen in 1828 when voter turnout doubled for his election. As president, one of Jackson's most important projects during his presidency was to provide universal male suffrage, now extending voting rights to non-property-owning males. Jackson also protected the interests of farmers, mechanics, and laborers who would otherwise be overlooked when it came to political decisions. Overall, Jackson established a growing sense of political democracy, including a broader demographic in decision-making processes for their nation. This sense of democracy is reflected in a report written by a British author, Harriet Martineau, about her visit to the United States in 1834. As Martineau wrote of her observations of the States she detailed, "I had witnessed disputes between candidates for office over some difficult topics, of which the people had to be judges" (Doc D). By including this information, Martineau shows