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Aaron Burr was a Jeffersonian from New York. He served as a US senator for a few years. He was the biggest opponent of Alexander Hamilton's Federalist policies. In the election of 1800, Burr tied with Jefferson in the Electoral College. The House of Representatives awarded the Presidency to Jefferson and made Burr Vice- President. Aaron got really mad and challenged Hamilton to a duel. Hamilton died.
  • What was the story of the election of 1800?
  • Aaron Burr
  • Jeffersonian/Dem-Republican
  • The Press
It resulted in the 12th amendment. It was also the last political "war" between jeffersonians and Federalists.
  • What was the story of the election of 1800?
  • The Press
  • Why was the election of 1800 important?
  • Jeffersonian/Dem-Republican
The twelth amendment states that the ballots for president and vice president must be the same. Becasue Aaron Burr was not supposed to go for president but vice.
  • What is the 12th amendment. How does it relate to the election of 1800?
  • The Press
  • What was the story of the election of 1800?
  • Why was the election of 1800 important?
A term used to describe supporters of the Constitution during ratification debates in state legislatures.
  • Alex Hamilton
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • Federalist
  • John Adams
One of nations first political parties, led by Thomas Jeffrson and stemming from the anti-federalists, emerged around 1792, gradually became today's Democratic party. They favored a weak central government and strong states's rights.
  • What was the story of the election of 1800?
  • Why was the election of 1800 important?
  • The Press
  • Jeffersonian/Dem-Republican
He was 3rd President of the United States he tied with Aaron Burr 36 times. He eventually won but Aaron didn't like that.
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • Alex Hamilton
  • John Adams
  • Federalist
He was a federalist. He dueled with Aaron Burr after Burr lost. He was shot in the stomach and afterwards died. 1st secretary of treasury.He helped write the federalist papers and helped establish the bank of the united states, 1st treasury secretary of the U.S.
  • Alex Hamilton
  • Federalist
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • John Adams
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