Question

1. What happened in the electoral college in the

election of 1800? *


A. Jefferson won a majority of the electoral votes and became
President

B. Burr won a majority of the electoral votes and became President,


C. Jefferson and Burr tied, so the House of Representatives had to
decide the election.


D. Alexander Hamilton convinced influential members of the
electoral college that Burr was dangerous, so they elected
Jefferson President.

Which letter is correct answer to 1.

Answer 1

C.

Step-by-step explanation:

As it describes Thomas Jefferson had defeated Burr with the tie that was left for the HOR (House of representatives) to choose who wins.