Question

Who were the Federalist and Republican candidates for president in the election of 1800? How did their political positions differ?

Answer 1

Answer:

Federalist John Adams and Republican Thomas Jefferson

Explanation:

John Adams, who had served as George Washington's vice president before becoming the second president of the United States, represented the Federalist party, while Thomas Jefferson, a wealthy Virginia planter, author of the Declaration of Independence, and vice president under John Adams, represented the Democratic- Republicans.