MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
PRESIDENT JOHN ADAMS FROM ALIEN AND SEDITION ACTS TO XYZ AFFAIR
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Question
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In the election of 1796
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John Adams ran unopposed and received all of the electoral college votes
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John Adams barely defeated Thomas Jefferson, but won the election
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Adams was elected president with 71 electoral votes, one more than was needed for a majority. He won by sweeping the electoral votes of New England and winning votes from several other swing states, especially the states of the Mid-Atlantic region. Jefferson received 68 electoral votes and was elected vice president.
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