Gerrymandering in the 19th Century
In 1810, big plans were in play, a whole district was changed, and the American vote fixed. “ American politician Elbridge Gerry, Governor of Massachusetts, began the process of redistricting, or repositioning congressional districts based on population. (Gerrymandering)” The intention to contort districts the actions of the Massachusetts Governor created a precedent of manipulating district lines to partisan party advantage till present day. This act became to…
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