Question

When was Thomas Jefferson defeated in the presidential election

A. before be wrote the declaration of independence


B. before he was minister to france


C. after he was minister to france

D. 1792

Answer 1

The correct answer is C.

Jefferson served as Minister of France and then Secretary of State under President George Washington before running for President in 1796. Jefferson would come in second place and would become John Adams Vice President despite their being in different parties.