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At the time, the winner of the election became President and whoever placed 2nd was VP. Jefferson placed 2nd behind Adams.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoJefferson finished second to Adams in electoral votes and so was made vice-president. Such was the law in 1796. It was changed in July, 1804 election in time for the 1804 November election. Jefferson was a leader in the revolutionary movement and the colonial government was a logical choice for President.
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∙ 13y agoHe came in second in the electoral vote for president and in those days, the man who came in second for president became the vice-president.
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∙ 6y agoIn the first few presidential elections, what happened was that the winner became president, and the runner-up became vice-president.
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∙ 10y agoJohn Adams became vice president when he got second place in the election for president and George Washington came in first.
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∙ 12y agothe constitution stated that the runner-up should become vice-president
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∙ 12y agoJefferson become vice- president in 1796
candidate: Jefferson Adams
electoral votes: 68 71
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∙ 13y agoHe received the second most votes for president. In those days the person who came in second became the vice-president.
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Who was Americas second vice president?
Thomas Jefferson was the 2nd Vice President of the United States. He served under President John Adams. Jefferson went on to become the 3rd US President.
Did John Adams' vice president become president after him?
Yes, Thomas Jefferson became the 3rd President after John Adams.
Before Thomas Jefferson was President what did he do?
Thomas Jefferson was John Adams Vice President, before he was President.
Who was the vice president during Adams presidency?
Thomas Jefferson was the Vice President under President John Adams from March 4, 1797 to March 4, 1801.
Who defeated John Adams to become the 3rd president of the US?
Thomas Jefferson was the man.
If the president in 1799 died who would have become the president?
John Adams (1735-1826) was the President in 1799, and his Vice-President was Thomas Jefferson. If Adams had died, Jefferson would have assumed the Presidency (as he did anyway in 1801).
When John Adams ran for president how many votes did him and Thomas Jefferson get?
john adams 10000 thomas jefferson 500000
Who was the second vice president?
Thomas Jefferson. He was Vice President during John Adams term.
Who were the only two people to sign the constitution and then go on to become a president?
John Adams (2nd President) and Thomas Jefferson (3rd President)
Who was the president when Thomas Jefferson was the president?
Thomas Jefferson was the President of the United States when Thomas Jefferson was the President.
Who did Thomas Jefferson go against for his first term?
In 1796 he lost to John Adams but had enough electoral votes to become Vice President. Although in 1800 Thomas Jefferson won the election against John Adams.
What president did Thomas Jefferson serve under?
Thomas Jefferson was George Washington's Secretary of State, and John Adams' Vice president.
