The 1796 Election Explained
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What significant decision did George Washington make regarding the 1796 election?
He formed a new political party.
He decided to run for a third term.
He endorsed Thomas Jefferson.
He stepped down, setting a two-term precedent.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which candidate was associated with the Federalist party in the 1796 election?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Aaron Burr
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major concern of the Federalists regarding Thomas Jefferson?
His ties with Great Britain
His radicalism influenced by the French Revolution
His support for a strong centralized government
His lack of political experience
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a key feature of the 1796 election campaign?
Peaceful debates
Mudslinging and character attacks
Use of social media
Focus on economic policies
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the lack of the 12th Amendment affect the 1796 election?
It allowed for a peaceful transition of power.
It led to a Federalist president and a Democratic-Republican vice president.
It resulted in a tie between all candidates.
It enabled the use of social media for campaigning.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the outcome of Alexander Hamilton's interference in the election?
Aaron Burr won the presidency.
John Adams became president, and Thomas Jefferson became vice president.
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were from the same party.
Thomas Jefferson became president.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was unique about the presidency and vice presidency after the 1796 election?
Both were from the same political party.
They were from different political parties.
The vice president was not elected.
The president was not elected.
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