Election of 1800

I Can...explain that peaceful transitions of the presidency began with Washington and also occurred despite disputes in the elections of 1800.

• • Political Parties Videos (you may have watched/answered the questions on Monday - if not do it today)

  • Part 1

  • Part 2

Read about the Issues debated during the Election of 1800

Election of 1800

Choose at least 3 issues and describe what both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson believed about each of these issues.

Read the Interview with Thomas Jefferson

Finally - read this about the significance of the "Revolution of 1800"

Why did Jefferson later call this a revolution?

What major changes in politics came out of the election?