The Election of 1800

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Who won the election of 1800?

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Thomas Jefferson

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According to the rules of the constitution, how was the tie broken?

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The house of representatives

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Whos influence would shape the results of the election? Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, Aaron Burr

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Alexander Hamilton

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With whom did Jefferson tie?

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Burr

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Why was the election of 1800 significant? (Choose all that apply.)

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Smooth transfer of power from one party to the other

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Which amendment was added after the election of 1800? Options: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th

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12th

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How does the Twelfth Amendment ensure the tie in the election of 1801 would not reoccur?

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The Electoral College must cast separate ballots for the president and vice president.

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What was the problem in the election of 1800?

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there was a tie

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Who were the two main candidates involved in the election of 1800?

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Jefferson and Burr

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How were the deciding votes tallied for the election of 1800?

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Electors voted for their states in the electoral college