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AH M1L6 Key Terms
American History Module 1 Lesson 6 Key Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Revolution of 1800 | Peaceful transition of presidential power from one political party to another. |
| Midnight Judges | Judicial appointments made by President John Adams just before he was succeeded by President Thomas Jefferson. Adams saw the appointments as a way to preserve Federalist influence in the federal government during the Jeffersonian tenure. |
| Electoral College | Group of presidential electors who gather for the sole purpose of electing the president every four years. |