Why Did Federalist Alexander Hamilton Support Jefferson Over Aaron Burr

question 16

Multiple Choice

Why did Federalist Alexander Hamilton support Jefferson over Aaron Burr as the presidential election of 1800 played out in the House of Representatives?

• A) Hamilton had been pulling for Jefferson to win the election all along.
• B) Jefferson and Hamilton had formed a secret alliance.
• C) Hamilton believed that Burr would be more dangerous to the presidency.
• D) Burr had angered Hamilton by challenging him to a duel.

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