The 1792 Election Explained

The video discusses the 1792 U.S. presidential election, where George Washington was unanimously re-elected for a second term amidst the absence of the 12th Amendment, which led to electoral chaos. The emergence of the two-party system, with the Democratic Republicans and Federalists, is highlighted. The video explains the electoral process, the role of Virginia, and the vice presidency contest involving John Adams, George Clinton, and Aaron Burr. The election results set the stage for the 1796 election, marking the end of one-party rule and the rise of a competitive political landscape.

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