USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THOMAS JEFFERSON

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Who was tied with Jefferson in the Election of 1800 and ultimately became Vice President?

A	Alexander Hamilton
B	John Adams
C	Aaron Burr
D	None of the above

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: -An electoral college tie between Burr and Thomas Jefferson resulted in the House of Representatives voting in Jefferson’s favor, with Burr becoming Jefferson’s vice president due to receiving the second-highest share of the votes.

Detailed explanation-3: -The original system for electing presidents provided that the candidate receiving a majority of Electoral College votes would become president, while the runner-up would become vice president. The 1800 election resulted in a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ultimately, Federalist leader Alexander Hamilton lobbied against Burr, helping to sway enough votes for Jefferson to win.

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