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It was unusual because it brought about a deadlock in the House. A constitutional defect was revealed through it. Through an outdated provision in the constitution, there was a tie between the Republican candidates standing for president and the vice president between Jefferson and Aaron Burr. Finally Jefferson won.
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Why did congress have to settle the election of 1800?
the electoral system of 1800 failed because there were not enough guidelines in place to do the job. In the election of 1800, both Jefferson and Aaron Burr received the same number of electoral votes, this is why the House decided.
Jefferson's Republican opponent in the 1800 election was?
Aaron Burr
Why is the election of 1800 called the revolution of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson referred to the presidential election of 1800 as the Revolution of 1800 because it ushered in a Democratic-Republican Party rule. It also lead to the eventual demise of the Federalist Party.
What was the major problem that adams faced in the election of 1800?
The major problem Adams faced in the 1800 election was his refusal to go to war against France. John Adams served as the 2nd U.S. President.
Why was Jefferson's election in 1800 considered a republican revolution?
He reversed Federalist policies
