Why did political tensions increase after the election of 1796?

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Jefferson lost support from farmers and abandoned his ideals.

The elected president and vice president were from opposing parties.

Adams was outraged that he did not get to choose his vice president.

Hamilton sided with Jefferson over foreign policy issues.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

The elected president and vice president were from opposing parties.

This situation created significant political tensions, as John Adams, a Federalist, became president while Thomas Jefferson, a Democratic-Republican, became vice president, leading to conflicts in governance and ideological divisions.