History of the United States I / Unit 8 USH1 1087 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Revolution of 1800
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The idea
The election of eighteen hundred produced the first transfer of power between opposing parties, after a mudslinging campaign unlike any seen before.
In practice
Hamilton writing a letter attacking Adams's character, which the Democratic-Republicans obtained and republished.
Where people slip
The peaceful transition calmed fears about violent reactions to a new party taking the reins of government.
Your place on the trail
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