1. What happened in the electoral college in the

election of 1800? *

A. Jefferson won a majority of the electoral votes and became

President

B. Burr won a majority of the electoral votes and became President,

C. Jefferson and Burr tied, so the House of Representatives had to

decide the election.

D. Alexander Hamilton convinced influential members of the

electoral college that Burr was dangerous, so they elected

Jefferson President.

Which letter is correct answer to 1.

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1. What happened in the electoral college in the

election of 1800? *

A. Jefferson won a majority of the electoral votes and became

President

B. Burr won a majority of the electoral votes and became President,

C. Jefferson and Burr tied, so the House of Representatives had to

decide the election.

D. Alexander Hamilton convinced influential members of the

electoral college that Burr was dangerous, so they elected

Jefferson President.

Which letter is correct answer to 1.

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Ayana Jimenez · Answer 1

C.

Explanation:

As it describes Thomas Jefferson had defeated Burr with the tie that was left for the HOR (House of representatives) to choose who wins.