The U.S. Presidential Election of 1800

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Simeon Netchev
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This map illustrates the U.S. Presidential Election of 1800 - a pivotal and fiercely contested battle between Federalist President John Adams and Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson. Marked by deep ideological divisions, it tested the resilience of the young nation’s political system. The election ended in an electoral tie between Jefferson and his running mate Aaron Burr, sending the decision to the House of Representatives. After 36 ballots in February 1801, Jefferson emerged victorious, marking the first peaceful transfer of power between opposing political parties in U.S. history. This led to the 12th Amendment, requiring electors to cast separate votes for president and vice president to prevent future ties.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher passionate about the human stories behind past events. He believes every image should tell a story and spark interaction, while each map leads on a journey, blending imagination with education.

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Netchev, S. (2024, November 04). The U.S. Presidential Election of 1800. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19611/the-us-presidential-election-of-1800/

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Netchev, Simeon. "The U.S. Presidential Election of 1800." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 04, 2024. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19611/the-us-presidential-election-of-1800/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "The U.S. Presidential Election of 1800." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 04 Nov 2024. Web. 20 Feb 2025.

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