What was the historical significance of the Presidential election of 2000?

The electoral college ended in a tie.

A third-party candidate won several electoral votes.

The winner of the popular vote became President.

The U. S. Supreme Court intervened and decided the outcome of the election.

The last one

Explanation:

became a us supreme court case

by 1890, the united states had by far the world's most productive economy. american industry produced twice as much as its closest competitor--britain. but the united states was not a great military or diplomatic power. its army numbered less than 30,000 troops, and its navy had only about 10,000 seamen. britain's army was five times the size of its american counterpart, and its navy was ten times bigger. the united states' military was small because the country was situated between two large oceans and was surrounded by weak or friendly nations. it faced no serious military threats and had little interest in asserting military power overseas.

i would say your answer would be the second option.

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