Issues in this election included the naval Quasi-War with France and the Alien and Sedition Acts.
James Bayard led several others in submitting blank ballots during this election year. Alexander Hamilton urged his supporters to choose the eventual winner of this election by warning that he "was not so dangerous a man" as the alternative, Aaron Burr. This election was the first election to be decided by the House of Representatives. Issues in this election included the naval Quasi-War with France and the Alien and Sedition Acts. The 12th Amendment was passed after this election, which resulted in the peaceful transfer of power from the Federalists to the Democratic-Republicans. For 10 points, incumbent president John Adams lost what presidential election to Thomas Jefferson?
James Bayard led several others in submitting blank ballots during this election year.
Election of 1800