WHY WAS THE ELECTION OF 1800’S CALLED THE REVOLUTION OF 1800’S? BY: ARMANI TOOGOOD & GERVONNI MACK. WHY WAS THE ELECTION OF 1800 CALLED THE REVOLUTION OF 1800. Thomas Jefferson called his election "the Revolution of 1800" because it marked the first time that power in America passed from one party to another. INFORMATION ON THE REVOLUTION OF THE 1800S. The people had to choose between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. The federalists were scared that Thomas Jefferson would return power to the state and have a army. • Federalists: A supporter of federal government; especially a supporter of the U.S Constitution. HOW DID THE REVOLUTION START? The Americans were ready for a change. The election of Thomas Jefferson in 1800 was a critical election in American history WHEN DID THE REVOLUTION OF 1800 BEGAN & END? The war began January 1st 1800 and ended December 31st 1809. JOHN ADAMS. Born: October 30, 1735. Nickname: “Atlas of Independence”. Education: Harvard College graduated 1755. Career: Lawyer. Had 5 Children. Death Date: July 4th 1826. Buried: Massachusetts. he was the second president of the united states. He was a DemocraticRepublican. Thomas Jefferson. Born: April 13, 1743 Nickname: “Long Tom”. Birthplace: Virginia Education: William and Mary College Career: Lawyer Death Date: July 4th 1826. Had 6 children. He was the third president of the united state. He was a DemocraticRepublican. • Democratic-Republican: relating to a American political party of the early 19th century. JOHN ADAMS AND THOMAS JEFFERSON. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were close friends. They met at the Continental Congress of 1776. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were the last people to stand up to the British empire. They also got a new political system in the former colonies. SOURCES. www.millercenter.org The miller center help us understand the presidency, political history, and critical insights. www.u-s-history.com Gave us information on John Adams and Thomas Jefferson life. www.us-presidents.findthebest.com it give us important details about the 1800 revolution. www.history.com It taught us about Thomas Jefferson and John Adams friendship. www.everydaycitizen.com it showed us how the people had to choose between Thomas Jefferson.