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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 Through an outdated provision in the constitution, there was a tie between the Republican candidates standing for president and the vice president between Jefferson and Aaron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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∙ 11y agoJefferson and Aaron Burr tied with the same number of votes in the electoral college, and the office of President was determined by the House of Representatives.
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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
Was the 1800 election more or less important than the 1796 election?
The election of 1800 was more important than the election of 1796. In 1796 George Washington was elected president unopposed. The election of 1800 had several people vying for the presidency.
What did the election of 1800 prove?
The election of 1800 proved that the executive branch could be won by an Anti-Federalist.
Why is the election of 1800 is called the revolution of 1800?
The election of 1800 is called the Revolution of 1800 because power changed hands without war. The Federalist Party had held powers since George Washington's first election in 1788.
Why was the election of 1800 a revolution?
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In the election of 1800 Thomas Jefferson almost lost too?
In the 1800 election, Thomas Jefferson almost lost to Aaron Burr.
When did the US election of 1800 happen?
The US election of 1800 happened from November 4 to December 17, 1800.
Did the incumbent win the election in 1800?
Yes, 55 of the incumbents were reelected in 1800.
To what extent was the election of 1800?
There was no election in 1800 since Washington just became President in 1789 and the general population wasn't allowed to vote.
Each what is ture of the election of 1800 expect?
The Election of 1800. Each side believed that victory by the other would ruin the nation. Federalists Archiving Early America presents specific examples of how these acts were abused and the role they played in the Election of 1800.
How did they solve the election of 1800?
They didn't solve it.
What did Jefferson call his election?
"Revolution of 1800"
Was the election of Jefferson and burr revolutionary?
yes it was since Hamilton convinced the federalists to support Jefferson and win the election of 1800; the election became known as the revolution of 1800 and as a peaceful change of power.
