Question

using the map below, in which region did john adams win the most states? * 1 poin electoral college, 1796 john adams (federalist) thomas jefferson (democratic - republican) split electoral vote territories

Explanation:

First, identify John Adams' (Federalist) states on the 1796 Electoral College map (light solid blue). Count his wins by region:

• New England (northeast): Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont (5 states)
• Mid-Atlantic: New York (split, not full win), New Jersey (split, not full win), Pennsylvania (split, not full win)
• South: Only North Carolina (split, not full win; other southern states are Jefferson's or split)

New England has the highest number of full state wins for Adams.

Answer:

New England (the northeastern region of the United States)