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60 Second Civics: Rights Before Civil War Pt. 4: The Election of 1800
The Sedition Act of 1798 proved so unpopular that the Federalists lost the presidential election of 1800.
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60 Second Civics: Revolution of 1800 Part 1
The election of 1800, sometimes referred to as a revolution, was the first election with candidates for president and vice-president who were supported by political parties.
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60 Second Civics: Revolution of 1800 Part 2
The election of 1800 was significant because it was the first election in which leaders were chosen by popular vote, and the ruling party peacefully turned over control of the government to another party.
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60 Second Civics: Revolution of 1800 Part 3
The election of 1800 revealed a problem in the Constitution, which was what should be done in designating who was president or vice-president when there was a tie vote.