Who was John Adams' main opponent in the election of 1800?

Election of 1800: Key Events and Figures

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Charles Pinckney
Aaron Burr
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which party used pamphlets and newspapers effectively in the election of 1800?
Libertarian Party
Democratic Republican Party
Whig Party
Federalist Party
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the original procedure for electing the President and Vice President?
Electors voted for one candidate, and the runner-up became Vice President.
Electors voted for two candidates, and the one with the most votes became President.
The House of Representatives directly elected both positions.
The Senate elected the Vice President.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the result of the Federalists' strategy to avoid a tie in the election?
It succeeded, and Adams won easily.
It failed, leading to a tie between Jefferson and Burr.
It led to a tie between Adams and Pinckney.
It resulted in a new election being called.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happened when Jefferson and Burr received the same number of electoral votes?
The decision went to the House of Representatives.
A new election was held.
The election was declared invalid.
The Senate decided the winner.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many times did the House of Representatives vote before declaring a winner in the 1800 election?
36 times
12 times
48 times
24 times
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which political figure played a crucial role in breaking the tie in the House of Representatives?
Aaron Burr
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Alexander Hamilton support Jefferson over Burr?
He agreed with Jefferson's policies.
He disliked Burr personally.
He was a member of the Democratic Republican Party.
He was promised a position in Jefferson's administration.
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main purpose of the 12th Amendment?
To abolish the Electoral College.
To allow the President to choose the Vice President.
To limit the number of terms a President can serve.
To require separate ballots for President and Vice President.
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