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the election of 1800 was significant because it

a) played a major role in america's acquisition of the louisiana territory in 1803.

b) was the first peaceful transition of political power between opposing parties in u. s. history.

c) gave the federalists control of the executive and legislative branches of the united states government.

d) marked the beginning of the era known as "jacksonian democracy" and the push to settle the western territories.

The correct answer is B. The Election of 1800 was significant because it was the first peaceful transition of political power between opposing parties in U.S. history.

Explanation:

The Election 1800 marked the victory of Thomas Jefferson, of the Democratic Republican Party, over John Adams, of the Federalist Party and who held the presidency. Therefore, with this victory there was for the first time a transfer of command from one political party to another (since in 1796 the Federalist Party had won).

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