The election of 1800 resulted in a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. The constitution stated that the house of representatives were to elect the president if there was ever to be a tie. while the federalist party put all the support behind Burr the over all win came from Alexander Hamilton using his influential role in congress to persuade the house of representatives to choose Thomas Jefferson.
Thomas Jefferson was the Vice President in 1800. He would become President the next year on March 4.
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Aaron Burr ran for president against Thomas Jefferson in 1800. He became Thomas Jefferson's first vice president. He also murdered Alexander Hamilton.
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
Thomas Jefferson was elected President of the United States in 1800.
Thomas Jefferson