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Election of 1800

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Interpreting Data

By 1800, the nation’s first two political parties were beginning to take shape. The two major candidates for President were the Federalist President, John Adams, and the Democratic-Republican candidate, Thomas Jefferson.

Interpret the data in the Electoral College Tally for the Election of 1800.  Examine this document as a whole, then look at the “i” buttons to focus on particular sections. Read the questions there and use the “+ Add Text” button to put your answers on the document. Then click on “When You’re Done.”

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