MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THOMAS JEFFERSON
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Question
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Since there was tie in the election of 1800, who chose the President
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The Supreme Court
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The former U.S. President
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The House of Representatives
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -After Thomas Jefferson and his running-mate, Aaron Burr, tied in the Electoral College vote, Jefferson was elected president by the House of Representatives.
Detailed explanation-2: -The individual receiving the highest number of votes would become president. UnfortunatelyJefferson and his vice-presidential running mate Aaron Burr both received the identical number of electoral votes, and the House of Representatives voted to break the tie.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ultimately, Federalist leader Alexander Hamilton lobbied against Burr, helping to sway enough votes for Jefferson to win.
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