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What was the outcome of the presidential election of 1800?

A Thomas Jefferson became president and Aaron Burr became vice president through a House vote.

B Meriwether Lewis became president, while Andrew Jackson was selected as vice president through a House vote.

C William Clark became president and John Marshall became vice president.

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Their was a tie in the electoral college despite the candidates being from the same party.

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