1. Election of 1800
Adams vs. Jefferson

2. Political Parties- Election 1800
Federalists
Democratic Republicans
Candidates- John Adams & Charles Pinckney (V.P)
Rule by the- Wealthy
Strong Government- Federal
Economic Emphasis- Manufacturing and Business
Interpretation of Constitution- Loose
International Alliance- Britain
Candidates- Thomas Jefferson & Aaron Burr
Rule by the- People and State
Strong Government- State
Economic Emphasis- Farming and Agriculture
Interpretation of Constitution- Strict
International Alliance- France

3. Criticisms Of Adams Of Jefferson Wanted to crown himself king
Real purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts
Limit Americans' rights with permanent army recently created
Pro-French radical
Violence and chaos of French revolution would follow in the US
Wanted to destroy organized religion

4. The Election Electoral votes-
Adams- 65
Pinckney- 64
Jefferson- 73
Burr- 73
Main issue- Jefferson and Burr tie means that there is no clear first and second place winners
Issue Resolved- House of Representatives decides between the top 3 candidates.

5. Final Results Final results of election-
Most of Federalists controlled congress like Burr for President
Hamilton convinces House to vote for Jefferson because he hated Burr and had respect for Jefferson.
House of Representatives votes Jefferson as president with 36 votes.
First time one political party will replace another
Led to the creation of the 12th Amendment in 1804
creates separate ballot for President and Vice President