Question

1 point

What was the significance of the Election of 1800 when Thomas Jefferson
was elected?
It substantially led to the expansion of slavery
It was the first instance of a slaveholder being elected to president
O It led to the Civil War
O It was the first instance of a peaceful transition of power between political rivals

Answer 1

It was the first instance of a peaceful transition of power between political rivals.

Answer 2

It was the first instance of a peaceful transition of power between political rivals

Step-by-step explanation:

Vice President Thomas Jefferson of the Democratic-Republican Party defeated incumbent President John Adams of the Federalist Party.