Revolution of 1800

Step 1

Key Players 

Listen to the song "The Election of 1800" from the Broadway musical, Hamilton.  While you listen, read along with the lyrics HERE.

Step 2

Check out the results of the 1800 electoral college voting HERE.  Pretty crazy!  Also, check out this summary of the Election of 1800.

Step 3

Check out the Code Duello, which was a document that laid out the rules of dueling and points of honor if a conflict should arise between two men.  

Step 4

Read about the details of the Burr vs. Hamilton duel. 

Step 5

Enjoy this video.

                  John Adams       Thomas Jefferson

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                                 Aaron Burr       Alexander Hamilton

Step 6

How well can you decipher a message?  Go for it by checking out the Hamilton v. Burr decipher.