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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What was NOT significant about the election of 1796?
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There was a crisis because no one wanted Alexander Hamilton to be president
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A Federalist became President and a Democratic-Republican became Vice President
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It was the first election in the United States in which political parties competed
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There was no candidate identified as a vice presidential candidate on the ballot.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -However, a major flaw became apparent after the election of 1796. According to the Constitution each elector cast only one ballot with two names on it. John Adams, a Federalist, received the largest number of votes. Thomas Jefferson, the Democratic Republican, lost to Adams by three votes and became vice-president.
Detailed explanation-2: -How did the election of 1796 increase political tension? The president and vice president who were elected were from opposing parties.
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