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Jimmy Cvelbar
on Oct 17, 2024
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The expectation that a defeated party will peacefully cede to the victor was established by John Adams following the election of 1800.
Defeated Party
The political party or group that does not win an election or is on the losing side of a conflict or competitive situation.
John Adams
The second President of the United States (1797-1801), known for his role in the American Revolution and as a Founding Father.
Election of 1800
The Election of 1800, also known as the Revolution of 1800, was a pivotal presidential election in the United States that led to Thomas Jefferson defeating incumbent President John Adams. It marked the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties in U.S. history.
- Characterize the early 19th-century American socio-political milieu, particularly in relation to beliefs about democracy and self-governance.
- Explore the importance and repercussions of essential legislative acts and political resolutions during this interval.
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Learning Objectives
- Characterize the early 19th-century American socio-political milieu, particularly in relation to beliefs about democracy and self-governance.
- Explore the importance and repercussions of essential legislative acts and political resolutions during this interval.