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All of the following statements are true about the Election of 1800 EXCEPT

a. Aaron Burr tied with Thomas Jefferson for the most votes

b. John Adams became the first President to serve only one term

c. Adams narrowly defeated Thomas Jefferson with the help of a rumor spread by Alexander Hamilton.

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Answer:

c. Adams narrowly defeated Thomas Jefferson with the help of a rumor spread by Alexander Hamilton.

Step-by-step explanation:

Thomas Jefferson who was a vice-president during John Adams presidency defeated Adams easily. Adams became quiet unpopular because of certain measures he imposed. Additionally, what is interesting Jefferson and his future vice-president Aaron Bur received the same number of votes.

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