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In what ways did the election of 1796 increase political tension? Select all that apply.

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Both candidates supported a strong federal government.
Both candidates supported a strong federal government.

The president and vice president were from opposing parties.
The president and vice president were from opposing parties.

The president no longer had the power to choose cabinet members.
The president no longer had the power to choose cabinet members.

The growth of the media inspired conflict.

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The ways in which the election of 1796 increased political tension include:

  • The president and vice president were from opposing parties.
  • The growth of the media inspired conflict.

The first option reflects the division between the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans, as John Adams (a Federalist) became president while Thomas Jefferson (a Democratic-Republican) became vice president. The second option refers to the increasing role of newspapers and the media in shaping public opinion and political discourse, often exacerbating tensions.

The other two options are not correct: both candidates did not support a strong federal government (Jefferson and his party favored more power to the states), and the president did have the power to choose cabinet members.