The election of 1800 resulted in a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr in the Electoral College, leading to the passage of the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution, which allowed electors to vote for president and vice president separately.

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The Election of 1800

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The election of 1800

A) saw the Federalists retain control of the House of Representatives.
B) led to the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution, allowing electors to vote for president and vice president separately.
C) saw the Federalists retain control of the Senate.
D) resulted in the Democratic-Republicans gaining a president but losing Congress.
E) ended with the Democratic-Republicans losing the Senate but taking control of the House.

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