USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In what is sometimes called the “Revolution of 1800", the Democratic-Republican candidate, Vice President Thomas Jefferson, defeated the Federalist Party candidate, incumbent president John Adams.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-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: -Differences Between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans Federalists believed in a strong central government, while Democratic-Republicans opposed this idea. They believed states should have more rights.