Question

1 multiple choice 2 points
why is the election of 1800 sometimes called the “revolution of 1800”?
thomas jefferson led troops to ensure the votes got counted for him
britain tried to overthrow the united states that year but were stopped at the last minute
it was essentially the first time in world history power changed hands from one ruling group to another without violence
there was a small skirmish in washington, d.c. over the results of the election
2 multiple choice 2 points
what is the only event where a sitting u.s. president led troops on the field?
shays’s rebellion
xyz affair
jay’s treaty
whiskey rebellion

Explanation:

1. The election of 1800 is called the "revolution of 1800" because it was a peaceful transfer of power from the Federalist - led government to the Democratic - Republicans, marking one of the first non - violent power transitions in world history.
2. During the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794, President George Washington led troops on the field to quell the uprising against the whiskey tax.

Answer:

1. C. It was essentially the first time in world history power changed hands from one ruling group to another without violence
2. D. Whiskey Rebellion