MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THOMAS JEFFERSON
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Question
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Who received the most electoral votes in the election of 1796 and became the 2nd president of the United States?
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George Washington
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Thomas Jefferson
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John Adams
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Alexander Hamilton
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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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