Answer to Question #150829 in History for Gabriela Hernandez

Question

In what two ways were candidates chosen in 1816

Answer 1

Politicians were chosen through nomination and election in 1816. For example, James Monroe was the elected Democratic-Republican candidate, who won elections with 183 votes against the Federalist Rufus King, who lost at 34 votes. Daniel Tompkins was nominated as the vice president through the Democratic-Republican party.