The Election of 1800 Explained (Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr, John Adams)

The U.S. presidential election of 1800 is one of the most famous in American history. John Adams, a Federalist, lost the presidency. But first, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr tied in the Electoral College vote. How did Jefferson get elected president? What role did Alexander Hamilton play? Who is James Bayard? What did the 12th Amendment do? It's time to explain the 1800 presidential election!

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