In the election of 1800, why did many southern Federalists choose ...

[WWatsford]

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.

[mceravolo]

Answer 1

ANSWER: b

Answer 2

ANSWER: c

[WWatsford]

TYSM

[patma1981]

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