Election of 1800 Election of 1800 Federalists John

Election of 1800 • Federalists – John Adams & Charles Pickney. • Democratic Republicans

Down and Dirty • Jefferson was attacked by Adams and the Federalists: Anti-Christian, Backwoods,

Party Beliefs (Platforms) Federalists: • • • Rule by wealthy class Strong Federal Government

Party Platforms - Continued Democratic Republicans: • Rule by the people • Strong state

Role of the Government Under Jefferson: • • • Lower Military Spending No Domestic

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Election of 1800

Election of 1800 • Federalists – John Adams & Charles Pickney. • Democratic Republicans – Thomas Jefferson & Aaron Burr. • Jefferson and Burr tied with 73 Electoral votes. • House of Representatives voted and broke the tie – Jefferson Elected. • 12 th Amendment passed – Separate ballot for President and Vice President.

Down and Dirty • Jefferson was attacked by Adams and the Federalists: Anti-Christian, Backwoods, Economically ignorant, Pro-French Radical, low morals The Republicans countered by claiming Adams: wanted to crown himself King, tyrannical, an elitist--favoring the Northern wealthy class

Party Beliefs (Platforms) Federalists: • • • Rule by wealthy class Strong Federal Government Manufacturing Economy Pro protective tariff Loose Interpretation of Constitution British Alliance

Jefferson, Adams, Burr…

Party Platforms - Continued Democratic Republicans: • Rule by the people • Strong state governments (states’ rights) • Agricultural economy • Anti-tariff • Strict interpretation of Constitution • French Alliance

Role of the Government Under Jefferson: • • • Lower Military Spending No Domestic Taxes Protect Nation from Foreign Threats Deliver Mail Collect Custom Duties (Import taxes) Keep Bank of U. S.