USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THOMAS JEFFERSON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The election of 1800 showed that
A
power could pass peacefully from group to group in a democracy.
B
Federalists would remain in power for decades.
C
Adams wanted to turn the nation into a monarchy.
D
Hamilton had become a Republican.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The only constitutional change that resulted from the election of 1800 was the twelfth amendment requiring separate electoral votes for president and vice president.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thomas Jefferson called his election “the Revolution of 1800” because it marked the first time that power in America passed from one party to another. He promised to govern as he felt the Founders intended, based on decentralized government and trust in the people to make the right decisions for themselves.

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