Which of the following occurred in the presidential election of 1800? (1 point) Responses Thomas Jefferson was elected president and John Adams became vice president. Thomas Jefferson was elected president and John Adams became vice president. The House of Representatives had to decide the election. The House of Representatives had to decide the election. The Supreme Court ruled the election results were unconstitutional. The Supreme Court ruled the election results were unconstitutional. John Adams was elected president and Thomas Jefferson became vice president.

Answer 1

In the presidential election of 1800, the correct response is: The House of Representatives had to decide the election.

This election resulted in a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, which led to the House of Representatives determining the outcome. Ultimately, Thomas Jefferson was elected president after several ballots.