Question

Why was the transfer of power after the election 1800 significant?

Answer 1

Answer: By the election of 1800, the nation's two parties had taken more definite shape. The Presidential race was hotly contested between Federalist President, John Adams, and Democratic-Republicans, Thomas Jefferson. It marked the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties in American history.

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Answer 2

D. It set the precedent that the losing faction would accept the election results and help with a peaceful power transfer.