Q3_Activity 3_Thomas Jefferson Quiziz

Who were the main candidates in the 1800 U.S. presidential election?

• John Adams and Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr

• George Washington and John Jay

• James Madison and James Monroe

Which political parties did Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr represent?

• Federalist Party

• Whig Party

• Democratic-Republican Party

• National Republican Party

How many electoral votes did Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr each receive in the 1800 election?

• 765

• 50

• 73

• 102

Which body of government was responsible for breaking the tie between Jefferson and Burr?

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives

• Electoral College

How many ballots did it take in the House of Representatives to finally decide the election in favor of Thomas Jefferson?

• 20

• 25

• 30

• 36

Who played a key role in influencing the decision in the House of Representatives by supporting Jefferson over Burr?

• John Adams

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

• Benjamin Franklin

What significant constitutional amendment was passed as a result of the complications in the 1800 election?

The election of 1800 is often referred to as the "Revolution of 1800" because:

• It led to a violent uprising

• It marked the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties

• It resulted in a significant change in the Constitution

• It caused the collapse of the Federalist Party

Which state delegation's vote was crucial in breaking the tie and electing Thomas Jefferson?

• New York

• Pennsylvania

• Delaware

• Virginia

Which number of U.S. President was Thomas Jefferson?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th