In the first episode of our new series on the Ideas Behind American Elections, David and historian Gary Gerstle explore the presidential contest of 1800: scurrilous, complicated, game changing. How did it help create the American party system? Was it really democratic? What would have happened if Aaron Burr had won? Plus, just how accurate is the depiction of the election in Hamilton the musical?PLUS sign up now for the new PPF newsletter. A free, fortnightly guide to recent episodes, jam-packed with further reading, more to watch and listen to, plus extras from David. Starting with the Great Political Fictions.To get the newsletter just click on this link: https://mailchi.mp/99f5745c83a5/ppf-newsletter-sign-up Next week on the Ideas Behind American Elections: 1828. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.