Thomas Jefferson's election in 1800 is sometimes called the Revolution of 1800. Why could it be described in this way?

Thomas Jefferson’s election in 1800 can be called the “Revolution of 1800” because it was the first time in America’s short history that power passed from one political party to the other. This was extremely important because it established the idea that, in the United States, a party would peacefully give up power if it lost an election. 

In its earliest days, the United States had two main political factions that would eventually become separate political parties.  The first of these factions was the Federalists.  Some of the more prominent Federalists included George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and John Adams.  This faction believed in a strong national government and was relatively less willing to trust in the people.  It wanted somewhat less democracy than the other faction.  The other faction was called the Democratic-Republicans.  This faction believed much more in democracy and in the power of state governments. 

Under George Washington’s presidency, everyone was relatively happy to remain within the Federalist camp because Washington had so much personal prestige.  After Washington left office, the Electoral College elected John Adams, who had been his vice president.  Adams, however, did not have nearly as much prestige and charisma and the parties started to drift apart.  The Federalists were very suspicious of the Democratic-Republicans and even felt that it was treasonous to oppose the government.  They passed the Alien and Sedition Acts that were meant to prevent Democratic-Republicans from airing their views and opposing the Federalist-controlled government. Things were very tense between the two parties.

It was in this atmosphere that the election of 1800 took place.  Jefferson eventually won the election.  This was extremely important because it established the idea that power in the United States could pass from one party to another without violence.  This is something that many countries have failed to accomplish. The fact that it happened in the United States is one of the major things that allowed our country to survive as a democracy.  This is the main reason why the election of 1800 can be characterized as a revolution.

Why are the Greasers proud of their tough, mean appearance?

Unlike the Socs, who come from affluent families that can afford nice clothes and possessions, the Greasers grow up poor and are considered lower class. The Greasers wear their hair long and are usually dressed in blue jeans, white t-shirts, and leather jackets. They admire their "bad boy" persona and appear to be rebellious, dangerous individuals. The Greasers do not have a lot to be proud of, but what they do have is a reputation as tough boys. Instead of being pitied by others for growing up poor, they would rather be feared. Their appearance essentially protects their self-esteem and is meant to intimidate others. They value the fact that they are feared and viewed as dangerous. Their "mean" appearance diverts attention and protects their self-conscious personalities.

How does Juliet interact with her parents?

Juliet Capulet is generally obedient to her parents, but their somewhat distant relationship becomes increasingly strained throughout the play. Lady Capulet has her nurse call Juliet for her. Lady Capulet seems a bit awkward around her daughter. She dismisses the nurse and then immediately calls her back: “This is the matter:—Nurse, give leave awhile, / We must talk in secret:—nurse, come back again; / I have remember'd me, thou's hear our counsel.” Juliet is much closer to her nurse, the woman who raised her, and is more formal around her mother.

Lord Capulet is a hotheaded older man who has perpetuated a feud with the Montagues. He also dearly loves Juliet. He initially tells the much older Paris that Juliet will decide whether she will marry him. Later, Juliet's relationship with her parents worsens when they try to force her to marry Paris. Pride and anger overtake Lord Capulet, who goes back on his determination that Juliet should have choice in her marriage. He rages against her, making all sorts of terrible threats. Even Lady Capulet, who attempts to assuage her husband’s fury, says “I would the fool were married to her grave!”

Juliet has secretly defied her parents by seeing Romeo behind their backs, with only the nurse’s and the friar’s knowledge. When told she should marry Paris within a few days, Juliet openly defies them. She is angry but also desperate, begging for them to listen and have pity: "Is there no pity sitting in the clouds, / That sees into the bottom of my grief?” Lord and Lady Capulet refuse to listen to their daughter. Because she feels she has nowhere to go, Juliet fakes her suicide. Juliet's parents, who were previously so hard on her, acutely lament her death. Lord Capulet says, “The earth hath swallow'd all my hopes but she, / She is the hopeful lady of my earth.” He and his wife pay dearly for their harshness.