Tocqueville's deep interest in democracy can be traced to the turbulent political landscape of France, characterized by frequent regime changes and societal violence, which instilled in him a skepticism about the ability to achieve stable governance. Growing up in a society marred by events like the Terror of 1793 and the White Terror of 1815, he sought understanding through sociological observation, particularly during a time of increasing equality among citizens in the 1820s. This context prompted debates about how to structure a political system that could accommodate the rise of equality while simultaneously safeguarding individual liberties. In America, around 1831, Tocqueville arrived at a pivotal moment marked by the election of Andrew Jackson, signaling the onset of a new political landscape, known as the second party system. This shift represented a departure from the previous political order and foreshadowed a transformation in American democracy, highlighting a society in transition towards modernity and a more egalitarian framework.