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Why has the election of 1800 often been called the “Revolution” of 1800?
  1. Because it completely changed the process of electing a president in the United States
  2. Because it was the first election of a non-Christian to the office of president
  3. Because it was the first election of a non-Massachusetts resident to the office of president
  4. Because it marked a completely peaceful transition of power from a Federalist to a Democrat-Republican
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Answer - D - The election of 1800 has often been called the “Revolution of 1800” because it marked a completely peaceful transition of power from a Federalist to a Democrat-Republican.

Key Takeaway: The Election of 1800 marked the first change from Federalist control of the White House to control by a Democrat-Republican. Although the transition took place peacefully, this was most definitely aided by the fact that Jefferson kept many Federalist programs in place and used the very Federalist argument of implied powers in order to justify the Louisiana Purchase.
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