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Question 6 • US History

Based on a vote by the House of Representatives, which individual won the election of 1800?

Answer
A
John Adams.
B
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney.
C
Thomas Jefferson.
D
Aaron Burr.

Explanation

In the election of 1800, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr received the same number of electoral votes, so the House of Representatives chose between them. After many rounds of voting, the House elected Jefferson as president. Therefore, the correct choice is Thomas Jefferson.

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