THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 1800
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Question
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After 36 votes in the House of representatives
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Thomas Jefferson wins the office of the president
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1st time one political party replace another
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Adams won the vice presidency
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the election of 1800, the Federalist incumbent John Adams ran against the rising Republican Thomas Jefferson.
Detailed explanation-2: -Overview. The election of 1800 pitted Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson against Federalist John Adams.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Federalists were dominant until 1800, while the Republicans were dominant after 1800. Both parties originated in national politics, but soon expanded their efforts to gain supporters and voters in every state. The Federalists appealed to the business community and the Republicans to the planters and farmers.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.