In what sense was the election of 1800 a “peaceful revolution”?
A) The public marched in the streets, chanting and holding signs in support of their candidates.
B) There was only one candidate for president, so he won without political battle.
C) The House and the Senate disagreed about who should be president, so they created the Electoral College—a revolutionary but peaceful solution.
D) Although politicians passionately disagreed about who should be president, a new president was elected peacefully, in spite of electoral glitches.
E) Power passed quietly from Washington to Jefferson.
Answer: D
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