They called it "The Revolution of 1800" — and for good reason. In this episode, America experiences its first bitterly contested election, filled with insults, pamphlet wars, and political mudslinging that would make Twitter blush. Adams versus Jefferson wasn't just a campaign — it was a referendum on the nation's soul. When the dust settled, Jefferson's victory marked the first peaceful transfer of power between parties in history. It's the moment democracy proved it could survive disagreement — barely.
