Why was the election of 1800 a turning point in American history? It gave the Federalists more power. It was the first time that political power shifted. Jefferson beat Burr by a huge number of electoral votes. Adams ran against Jefferson for the second time.

Me a slaveowner who worked a slave to death or be a slave to death, a. cannot be tried for murder in criminal court but could be sued for wrongful death in the civil court b. cannot be tried in court because there was no law against the mistreatment of slaves. c. could have his form or plantation confiscated by the state and sold to the highest bidder. d. could be tried for murder in most southern states.