Early U.S. Presidential Elections

The video analyzes the third presidential election in American history, highlighting the absence of George Washington and the resulting political opportunities. Key issues included Hamilton's national bank and the Jay Treaty, which polarized the Federalists and Democratic Republicans. The election featured multiple candidates from both parties, with John Adams narrowly winning the presidency and Thomas Jefferson becoming vice president. This election was notable for its unique electoral outcomes and low voter participation.

What was significant about the third presidential election in terms of George Washington's role?

• He was not on the ballot.

• He supported both main candidates.

• He ran for a third term.

• He was elected vice president.

Which two main issues were central to the third presidential election?

• The Missouri Compromise and the Monroe Doctrine

• Hamilton's national bank and the Jay Treaty

• The Alien and Sedition Acts and the Embargo Act

• The Louisiana Purchase and the War of 1812

Why was Hamilton's national bank plan controversial?

• It was opposed by George Washington.

• It was only beneficial to southern states.

• It was too expensive to implement.

• It was seen as unconstitutional by some.

What was unique about the candidates in this election?

• All candidates were from the same state.

• Two brothers ran against each other.

• Only one candidate was from the Democratic-Republican party.

• There were no candidates from the Federalist party.

Who were the main candidates supported by the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties?

• George Washington and Aaron Burr

• John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton and George Clinton

• Thomas Pinckney and Samuel Adams

What was the outcome of the election in terms of party representation?

• Neither the president nor the vice president belonged to a political party.

• Both president and vice president were from the same party.

• The president was from the Federalist party and the vice president from the Democratic-Republican party.

• The president was from the Democratic-Republican party and the vice president from the Federalist party.

How many electoral votes did John Adams receive to become president?

• 59

• 68

• 71

• 30

What percentage of the population voted in this election?

• 10.07%

• 15.07%

• 5.07%

• 2.07%

Which groups were largely prohibited from voting in this election?

• Only landowners and men

• African Americans, women, and non-landowners

• Only citizens over 30

• Only residents of New York and Pennsylvania

How many states used any form of popular vote for selecting electors?

• 12

• 9

• 5

• 16