Question

Which statement is true about Thomas Jefferson?
A.
He won the election of 1800 with a Federalist running mate.
B.
He won the election of 1796 due to George Washington's popularity.
C.
He won the election of 1800 after a tie was broken in the Electoral College.
D.
He won the election of 1796 in a rematch of the 1792 contest.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is C. He won the election of 1800 after a tie was broken in the Electoral College.  

Explanation:

On February 17, 1801, the House of Representatives, breaking a tie in the Electoral College, elected Thomas Jefferson president of the United States.

Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson defeated Federalist John Adams by a margin of seventy-three to sixty-five electoral votes in the presidential election of 1800.  

Answer 2

Answer:

C. He won the election of 1800 after a tie was broken in the Electoral College.  

Explanation: