The American Presidential Election of 1788-1789

The video discusses the first U.S. presidential election, which took place from December 1788 to January 1789. George Washington ran unopposed and became the first president, receiving 100% of the electoral votes. The main issue was selecting the Vice President, with John Adams securing the position. The election process involved electors voting for two candidates, with the top two becoming President and Vice President. The Federalists dominated this election, and Alexander Hamilton influenced electors to prevent a tie between Washington and Adams.

How many electoral votes did John Adams receive in the first presidential election?

What was the role of Alexander Hamilton in the first presidential election?