1796 Election and Key Figures

The video discusses the 1796 U.S. presidential election, the first contested election, featuring Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Jefferson, a Democratic Republican, and Adams, a Federalist, had impressive political backgrounds. The election was marked by indirect campaigning, with surrogates engaging in mudslinging. The election split geographically, with Adams winning the North and Jefferson the South. Adams became president, and Jefferson, his opponent, became vice president, a unique outcome in U.S. history.

What was significant about the presidential election of 1796?

• It was the first election to use electronic voting.

• It was the first election with a female candidate.

• It was the first election with televised debates.

• It was the first contested presidential election in the U.S.

Which political party did Thomas Jefferson lead during the 1796 election?

• Federalist Party

• Democratic-Republican Party

• Whig Party

• Libertarian Party

What was John Adams' role before becoming president?

• Governor of Virginia

• Secretary of State

• Vice President of the United States

• Ambassador to France

How did the candidates approach campaigning in the 1796 election?

• They actively campaigned across the country.

• They participated in televised debates.

• They left campaigning to their surrogates.

• They used social media to reach voters.

What derogatory nickname was John Adams given during the election?

• His Majesty

• His Rotundity

• The Tyrant

• The Pretender

Which regions did John Adams and Thomas Jefferson primarily win in the election?

• Adams won the East, Jefferson won the West

• Adams won the South, Jefferson won the North

• Adams won the West, Jefferson won the East

• Adams won the North, Jefferson won the South

What was unique about the outcome of the 1796 election?

• The president and vice president were from opposing parties.

• The election was decided by the Supreme Court.

• The election ended in a tie.

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

How many electoral votes did John Adams receive in the 1796 election?

• 71

• 68

• 80

• 75

What did John Adams achieve by winning the 1796 election?

• He became the first president to serve two terms.

• He achieved the fame and honor he desired.

• He became the first vice president of the United States.

• He became the first president of the United States.

What topic is hinted at for the next discussion after the 1796 election?

• The early life of George Washington

• The early life of John Adams

• The early life of Thomas Jefferson

• The early life of Alexander Hamilton