How did Federalists view Jefferson in the election of 1800?
What will be an ideal response?
The Federalists considered Jefferson to be an atheist and radical supporter of the French Revolution. They believed the fanatical ideas he would implement as president would destroy the Constitution. However, this changed after a deadlock occurred in the electoral vote that resulted in a tie between Jefferson and the Republican candidate for vice president, Aaron Burr. Alexander Hamilton persuaded Federalists in the sitting House of Representatives that Jefferson was the lesser of the two evils. After Jefferson then assured Federalists that he would not undermine previous Federalist policies, the House finally elected him.
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) Oregon B) California C) Colorado D) Arizona
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What will be an ideal response?