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14 June, 22:39

Why did the House of Representatives decide the presidential election of 1800? a. Neither Federalists nor Republicans won a clear majority of the popular vote. b. Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr split the electoral votes. c. Members of Congress did not agree with the decision of the electoral college. d. President John Adams refused to accept the decision of the electoral college.

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  1. 15 June, 00:44
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    B. Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr both had won against the other candidates (Adams, Pinckney & Jay) but had the same number of votes from the electoral college. (73) When the electoral college ties, the election vote goes to the House of Representatives.
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