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Why is the election of 1800 important? 5-7 sentences

Answer 1

In what is sometimes referred to as the "Revolution of 1800", Vice President Thomas Jefferson of the Democratic-Republican Party defeated incumbent President John Adams of the Federalist Party. The election was a political realignment that ushered in a generation of Democratic-Republican leadership.

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Answer 2

The election was important because both the candidates were both members of the Democrat-Republican party. Both received 73 electoral votes. This caused it to be sent to the house of representatives. Alexander Hamilton has a rivalry with Aaron Burr (one of the candidates). This is important because Alexander did everything he could to ensure Burr wasn't going to be president.

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