QUESTION 1


Which statement best describes the election of 1800?



The election showed that it was finally Thomas Jefferson's chance to be president, so he won in a landslide.


The election of 1800 proved how unnecessary the Electoral College was in choosing the president.

The election proved that the candidates had to spend lots of money, make a lot of speeches, and travel to every town and city.

The election went to the House of Representatives and led to an amendment to the Constitution.
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QUESTION 2




How did Thomas Jefferson change after he became president?



His stand on states' rights prevented him from adding to the territories belonging to the United States.


He set aside his qualms about the government’s powers under the Constitution in order to purchase the Louisiana Territory.


He gave up all his slaves because he realized that slavery was wrong.

He wanted to restrict further trade with Britain because the cotton gin was helping America.

Respuesta :

Answer: 1. The election went to the House of Representatives and led to an amendment to the Constitution.

2. He set aside his qualms about the government’s powers under the Constitution in order to purchase the Louisiana Territory.

Explanation:

The statement best describes the election of 1800 is the election went to the House of Representatives and led to an amendment to the Constitution.

  • The election of 1800 holds a vital position in American history as it was also known as the Revolution of 1800.
  • The election results got the same number of electoral votes for Jefferson and Aaron Burr, where the House of Representatives voted to solve the tie by choosing one.
  • The 12th Amendment was used to correct a defect in the Constitution.

Thomas Jefferson change after he became president by setting aside his qualms about the government’s powers under the Constitution in order to purchase the Louisiana Territory.

  • The Louisiana Purchase shows Jefferson's capability to make reasonable political choices and also guarantee western expansion.
  • After purchasing the territory, Thomas Jefferson sends Lewis and Clark for an expedition.

Therefore we can conclude that Thomas Jefferson is a notable figure in American history as founding father of the United States and wrote the Declaration of Independence.

Thus in question option D. and in question option B. are the correct answer.

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