Author Question: In the election of 1800, why did many southern Federalists choose to support Jefferson? a. ... (Read 55 times)

WWatsford · **on:** Sep 12, 2019

Question 1

The outcome of the election of 1800 was that

a. John Adams won a majority of the popular vote, but Thomas Jefferson won a majority in the Electoral College.
b. Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr had the same number of electoral votes.
c. the Federalist Party won a clear majority.
d. Thomas Jefferson won a majority of the popular vote, but John Adams won a majority in the Electoral College.

Question 2

In the election of 1800, why did many southern Federalists choose to support Jefferson?

a. Jefferson promised them a sharp increase in trade with France.
b. Many were in debt to New York banks controlled by Hamilton.
c. They were alienated by Hamilton's consistent pro-manufacturing stance.
d. All other candidates were under indictment for violating the Sedition Act.