1. Election of 1800

2. Election of 1800 Federalists – John Adams & Charles Pickney.
Democratic Republicans – Thomas Jefferson & Aaron Burr.
Jefferson and Burr tied with 73 Electoral votes.
House of Representatives voted and broke the tie – Jefferson Elected.
12th Amendment passed – Separate ballot for President and Vice President.

3. Down and Dirty Jefferson was attacked by Adams and the Federalists:
Anti-Christian, Backwoods, Economically ignorant, Pro-French Radical, low morals
The Republicans countered by claiming Adams:
wanted to crown himself King, tyrannical, an elitist--favoring the Northern wealthy class

4. Party Beliefs (Platforms)
Federalists:
Rule by wealthy class
Strong Federal Government
Manufacturing Economy
Pro protective tariff
Loose Interpretation of Constitution
British Alliance

5. Jefferson, Adams, Burr…

6. Party Platforms - Continued
Democratic Republicans:
Rule by the people
Strong state governments (states’ rights)
Agricultural economy
Anti-tariff
Strict interpretation of Constitution
French Alliance