Question

Which statement best describes why the “Revolution of 1800” was unique in politics at that time? A. The transfer of power from one political party to another occurred without violence. B. It was the first time an election took place where Federalists were the minority party. C. It was peaceful overthrow of all the previous party’s appointments from all offices. D. It represented a fundamental shift to industrialization over agriculture and shipping.

Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson called his election the revolution of 1800, because it marked the first time that power in America passed from one party to another. He promised to govern as he thought the Founders would want, based on decentralized government and trust in the people to make the right decisions for themselves