The 1800 Election Flashcards
1
Q
Result
A
Republicans won a narrow victory
2
Q
Why was Adams defeated
A
Peace with France 1800 divides his party
Alien and sedition acts
Fries rebellion
3
Q
What did the republicans do in NY
A
Tried to get ever voter to polls- crucial as ny was decisive
4
Q
Effect of 3/5 clause
A
If it wasn’t for th clause Adams would have won- disproportionate amount of power to slave states make southern votes crucial