Why did Jefferson refer to the election of 1800 as the "Revolution of 1800""? What was "revolutionary about it?

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5 July, 09:14

Why did Jefferson refer to the election of 1800 as the "Revolution of 1800""? What was "revolutionary about it?

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Sarahi Pratt · Answer 1

Answer: The "Revolution of 1800" is referred to the election.

The Revolution is because it marked the first time that power in America passed from one party to another. He promised to govern as he felt the Founders intended, based on decentralized government and trust in the people to make the right decisions for themselves.

The election was a realigning election that ushered in a generation of Democratic-Republican rule.