Question

Why was the acceptance of the result of the election of 1800 by Adams and the Federalists so important for the US to survive?

Answer 1

Since Adams was the second president, it showed that The United States Democracy system was actually able to work. It allowed the people to move on from Washington and have a different president instead of the US relapsing into having a dictatorship or monarchy. It was crucial that this change between presidents occurred to keep American democracy alive.

Answer 2

It demonstrated and strengthened the viability of the American democratic system? (I think)