Election of 1800

Article II, Section I: Written in document (pdf) LINK TO PDF

1. According to the Constitution, what happens when there is a

tie in the electoral vote? The house of representatives chooses
the president.

Source #1

2. List three specific objections Alexander Hamilton had for

Aaron Burr assuming the presidency:

a. One- He’s not favorable for a president.

b. Two- He is bankrupt beyond redemption.

c. Three- He likes only but himself.

After listening to and reading the lyrics of the song, “The Election
of 1800”, answer the following questions below: LINK TO VIDEO

LINK TO LYRICS

1. Write one way that the song is similar to Hamilton’s letter.

The song and the letter are related to Burr’s problems from
above.

2. Explain one way that the song is different from Hamilton's

letter. The song differs because the song goes into way more
detail.

Use the Results: Election of 1800 to answer following questions:

1. In the Election of 1800, which candidate received the most
electoral votes? Thomas Jefferson.

2. According to the Constitution, what happens when there is a

tie with the electoral votes? House of representatives chooses the
president.

3. According to the election results who became president in

1800? Thomas Jefferson.

4. There are many countries erupting in violence when a new

leader is set to take power. Why was the U.S. Presidential
election of 1800 so historic? The Democratic-Republican
candidate, Vice President Thomas Jefferson, defeated the
president, John Adams, of the Federalist Party, in what is
sometimes referred to as the "Revolution of 1800." A new era of
Democratic-Republican leadership was inaugurated by the
election.