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In the disputed election of Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr in 1800, how many ballots did the House require to finally break the tie between the two men? A.1

B. 5
C. 36
D. 50

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User Gabaros
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The answer is C, 36. On the thirty-sixth ballot, the Houseelected Thomas Jefferson to be President. It was a crazy election.
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