2nd US President: John Adams

What was unique about the 1796 presidential election?

• It was the first election without George Washington running.

• It was the first election with a female candidate.

• It was the first election held in the 1800s.

• It was the first election with only one candidate.

Who were the leading candidates for the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties?

• John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton and Samuel Adams

• Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr

• George Washington and John Adams

What was a significant feature of the 1796 election campaigns?

• They were conducted entirely online.

• They involved heavy campaigning and rivalry.

• They were peaceful and friendly.

• They were canceled due to bad weather.

What was the outcome of the 1796 election?

• Aaron Burr became president, and John Adams became vice president.

• George Washington was re-elected as president.

• Thomas Jefferson became president, and John Adams became vice president.

• John Adams became president, and Thomas Jefferson became vice president.

What was the impact of the 1796 election on future elections?

• It allowed only one candidate per party.

• It introduced online voting.

• It abolished the electoral college.

• It led to the 12th Amendment.