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Why did the Federalists invite Aaron Burr to run for governor of New York?

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Answer:

A Federalist Plot to Thwart Jefferson

Step-by-step explanation:

Though public opinion favored Jefferson, many Federalists decided to throw their support to Burr, hoping to keep Jefferson from the nation's highest office

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