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In the election of 1796, Thomas Jefferson represented the Democratic-Republican party against John Adams, who was a Federalist. John Adams won, and since Jefferson came in second, he became the vice president. Having a specific vice presidential candidate did not occur until some years later.
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∙ 16y agoThomas Jefferson ran for President in 1796, but he lost to John Adams. In the Presidential election of 1800, Jefferson won over Adams. Jefferson remained in office until 1808.
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Who argued strongly against Alexander hamiltons plan to pay off war bonds?
Thomas Jefferson
Who ran against thomas Jefferson in the election of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr, John Adams, Charles Pinckney and John Lay.
Who were Thomas Jefferson's grandparents?
Thomas Jefferson's father was Peter Jefferson and his grandfather was Thomas Jefferson.
When did Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton run for presidant?
Jefferson ran in 1796, but lost to John Adams. He ran again and won against Adams in 1800. Hamilton never ran for president. Hamilton was not born in the US, and was not eligible to be President.
Who was th author of the declaration of independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who did thomas Jefferson run against in 1800?
John Adams
Who did Thomas Jefferson run against when he became Vice president?
Thomas Jefferson's major opponent in 1804 was Charles C. Pinckney.
Who ran against John Adams for the 1797 presidential election?
Thomas Jefferson in both elections. Jefferson won in 1800.
Was thomas Jefferson for or against national taxes?
Jefferson was most likely against national taxes.
Thomas Jefferson endorse military action against the?
Thomas Jefferson endorse military action against the Barbary pirates.
What led John Quincy Adams to presidency?
John Adams's rivalry against Thomas Jefferson was what led him to run for president
What man was the only us vice president to run for president against the president he served under and won?
Thomas Jefferson
Who were some people who against the constitution?
Thomas Jefferson
Who argued strongly against Alexander hamiltons plan to pay off war bonds?
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas jefferson endorsed military action against who?
spain
Who does Thomas Jefferson make a case against?
the house of burgesses
Who ran for president when Thomas Jefferson did in 1801?
Aaron Burr ran for president against Thomas Jefferson in 1800. He became Thomas Jefferson's first vice president. He also murdered Alexander Hamilton.
