Aaron Burr was acquitted of treason because A) he did not, in fact, c

Aaron Burr was acquitted of treason because

A) he did not, in fact, conspire to seize western territory.
B) President Jefferson used his influence to protect his former vice president.
C) the prosecution was unable to meet the judge’s strict definition of treason.
D) his co-conspirator refused to testify against him.

ANSWER
C