Why was jefferson election so important

The election of 1800 was so important because Thomas Jefferson was the first U.S. president from the Democratic-Republican party.

At the first peaceful transition of politcal power between opposing parties in U.S history, the election had far-reaching significance. Jefferson appreciated the movement change and his inaugural address called for reconciliation by declaring that,"We tare all Republicans, We are all Federalists."

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