THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 1800
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Question
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Who was the Vice President under Thomas Jefferson?20
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Aaron Burr
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John Adams
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Thomas Jefferson
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Charles Pinckney
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Jefferson and Burr, both members of the opposition Democratic-Republican party, tied for first place with 73 electoral votes each. The tie was broken by the House of Representatives, which selected Jefferson as President, Burr as Vice President.
Detailed explanation-2: -As vice president, Burr’s primary responsibility was to preside over the Senate, which he did with efficiency and charm. Burr ran for governor of New York in the 1804 election.
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