Expanding Voting Rights refers to the movement and legislative efforts aimed at increasing access to the electoral process for various groups, particularly in the 19th century. This period saw significant changes as many nations began to confront issues of suffrage and representation, leading to reforms that extended the right to vote beyond the traditional property-owning male elites. These developments were closely linked to broader societal shifts, including industrialization, democratization, and social movements advocating for equality and civil rights.