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What was the revolution of 1800?

What was the revolution of 1800?. Modern Political Spectrum. Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions Jefferson & Madison’s answer to the Alien & Sedition Acts A state can nullify a federal law they see as unconstitutional Nullification To cancel out/void. Democratic-Republicans Fight Back.

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What was the revolution of 1800?

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  1. What was the revolution of 1800?

  2. Modern Political Spectrum

  3. Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions • Jefferson & Madison’s answer to the Alien & Sedition Acts • A state can nullify a federal law they see as unconstitutional Nullification • To cancel out/void Democratic-Republicans Fight Back

  4. Who is running? • John Adams – Federalist • Charles Pinckney – Federalist • Thomas Jefferson – Democratic-Republican • Aaron Burr – Democratic-Republican The Election of 1800

  5. A bitter and nasty campaign • Partisan (one sided) politics emerge • Jefferson beats Adams • but he ties with Aaron Burr • The House of Representatives votes 36 times before choosing Jefferson • Alexander Hamilton helps Jefferson • TJ dislikes Burr & thinks he is dangerous The Election of 1800

  6. He wears shoes that tie – “no buckles” • No fancy parade – he walked himself • “We are all federalists, we are all Republicans.” Importance: • A peaceful transfer of political power from one party to another • 12th Amendment (1804) • distinct votes for President and Vice President must be cast Jefferson’s Inaugural Address

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