Why did political tensions increase after the election of 1796? A. Jefferson lost support from farmers and abandoned his ideals. B. The elected president and vice president were from opposing parties. C. Adams was outraged that he did not get to choose his vice president. D. Hamilton sided with Jefferson over foreign policy issues.

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Why did political tensions increase after the election of 1796?  A. Jefferson lost support from farmers and abandoned his ideals.  B. The elected president and vice president were from opposing parties.  C. Adams was outraged that he did not get to choose his vice president.  D. Hamilton sided with Jefferson over foreign policy issues.

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The correct answer is **B. The elected president and vice president were from opposing parties.** The election of 1796 resulted in John Adams, a Federalist, being elected as president, while Thomas Jefferson, a Democratic-Republican, became vice president. This situation created political tensions because the two men had very different political ideologies and agendas, leading to conflicts and challenges in governance.