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Adams had to keep the nation at peace, as many, like Hamilton, felt we should declare war on France. France was pressuring the US to join them in their war against Britain. He built up the Navy and spent money on education. He lost the support of many Federalists by keeping the peace. He lost the support of Jefferson's followers by signing the Alien and Sedition Acts.
The election also revealed a problem with the election process that was changed by the 12th amendment. In 1796, each elector was allotted two votes and the man finishing second became vice-president. Therefore John Adams had a vice-president, Thomas Jefferson, who was a political enemy.
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What affect did political parties have on the election of 1796?
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In the presidential election of 1796 which political party did Thomas Jefferson represent?
democratic republican
What was unexpected about the results of the 1796 election?
The Presidential elections of 1796 were the third quadrennial elections. It was the first time that president and vice president were selected from opposing parties.
In which election were there a federalist president and a republican vice-president?
It is false. The election of 1796 resulted in a Federalist president and a Republican vice president.
How did the election of 1796 differ from the first president elections?
First of all, our elections now take place only on one day. That particular election took place from a monday December 15th 1788 to Saturday January 10th 1789. It was the only election that ever took place that was partially in a year that wasn't a multiple of 4. In the election George Washington was unanimously elected for the office of President, and John Adams was the vice president. Basically there was not a formal election- individual states chose who they were going to send to elect the President, and when they all met together they unanimously voted for Washington. The total number of electoral votes was 69.
