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The Election of 1796 With George Washington announcing his retirement, the country looks for a new leader. Leading Candidates: John Adams Thomas Jefferson.

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1 The Election of 1796 With George Washington announcing his retirement, the country looks for a new leader. Leading Candidates: John Adams Thomas Jefferson Alexander Hamilton Thomas Pinckney James Madison

2 So who wants to be President?
John Adams = YES! Has already been VP for 8 years. Problem = not well liked Alexander Hamilton = NO! Likes working behind the scenes Problem = hates Jefferson Thomas Pickney = YES! Why not? Problem = not well known Thomas Jefferson = YES! Picked by GW Problem = hates Hamilton James Madison = YES! Why not? Problem = thinks he’s the smartest person ever!

3 Remember Washington’s warning…
George Washington believed that making political parties would weaken the government. Political parties Groups that help get people elected in government

4 Let the election process begin…
Each party picks 2 people to run for President. Federalists John Adams Thomas Pinckney Democratic – Republican Thomas Jefferson James Madison

5 The attacks begin… John Adams attacks Thomas Jefferson Meanwhile,
TJ wants to make America like France! Jefferson can’t keep a job! That’s why he quit as Secretary of State! Meanwhile, Pinckney stops campaigning Thomas Jefferson attacks John Adams Adams is an elitist who hates farmers! Adams is stupid! It’s his wife who is smart… Meanwhile, Madison stops campaigning

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7 Election of 1796 John Adams Thomas Jefferson Electoral College picks
Gets 51% of the vote Thomas Jefferson Gets 49% of the vote Electoral College picks John Adams as President Thomas Jefferson as VP

8 Review Questions What were the names of the first 2 political parties in America? Who was the winner of the election of 1796? Who became the VP and why?

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