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Hamilton's Birth
Born In Nevis Island on January 11, 1775.
His parents were Rachel Buck and James Hamilton -
Burr's Birth
Born in Newark, New Jersey on February 6, 1756.
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Aaron Burr's Fast Education
Aaron Burr tried to go to enroll in the College of New Jersey, but he had been pushed away because of his young age. He tried when he was thirteen and went in. He graduated quickly. He attended Litchfield Law School. He learned theology but switched to law. He would stop his education during the outbreak of the American Revolution -
Hamilton's Trip to America
Hamilton, being found by his genius, was sent off to King's College (Columbia University) in New York by supporters in the month of October 1772. Eventually, Hamilton would stop his education and write and support the patriots of the American Revolution before he actually fought in the war. -
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The American Revolution
An outbreak between the American colonies and the British. It was caused by multiple incidents and taxes between the two sides. Hamilton and Burr served both as generals, but Hamilton was at the end of the war. Burr resigned for illness. Each met famous figures such as Washington, Charles Lee, John Laurens, and more. -
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Hamilton and Aaron Burr Meet Each Other and Work Together
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Hamilton's Love Interest
Hamilton, being George Washington's right-hand man in Washington's staff, met Eliza Schuyler in Morristown, New Jersey.
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The Battle of Yorktown (End)
Hamilton serving as a general participated in the final battle of the American Revolution. Burr however had resigned from being a general, because of his sickness. -
Aaron Burr's & Alexander Hamilton Law Career
Beginning after the Revolutionary War each man served as lawyers, each became successful lawyers but faced each other in court. -
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Hamilton's Careers in Government and Politics
Hamilton helped to shape Washington's foreign policy in America's interest. He would put neutrality for America during England and France's growing war. Hamilton make a paid military, found the U.S. Coast guard, make Political Parties, and introduce a bill establishing West Point -
Hamilton As A Founding Father
Hamilton as the youngest founding father was against the Articles of Confederation, and supported the constitution. He joined James Madison and John Jay to write the majority of the pages called the Federalist Papers. That ensured the Constitution's ratification. -
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Hamilton: The First Ever Secretary of the Treasury
Hamilton as the secretary revolutionized our government. He created the first mint, which unified the nation, created the idea of the federal government, and stabilized the U.S. economy. -
Washington's As President
Washington becomes the first president of the United States. He is trustful of Hamilton since Hamilton was his right-hand man in the American Revolution and what would be further in Washington's Presidency. -
Aaron Burr as Senator of New York
Aaron Burr took Philip Schuyler's seat in the Senate. This event flared up Hamilton's anger at Aaron Burr. That started their political rivalry. -
George Washington's Farewell Address
Hamilton helps Washington to make his Farewell Address. -
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The Election of 1800
Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr are part of the Democratic-Republicans that are aiming to be the third president. With Hamilton's endorsement, Jefferson has enough to beat Burr and become president. Burr becomes the third vice president. -
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Aaron Burr's Service as President
Aaron Burr becomes vice president and serves for one term, because of personal issues and because of the 12th amendment. -
The Gubernatorial Election of New York
Hamilton pulls the final straw of Aaron Burr by endorsing Morgan Lewis and causing Aaron Burr to lose. Also, Hamilton mocks Burr publicly, and Burr views Hamilton as the fault of all his failures. -
The Duel of Hamilton and Aaron Burr
In the dawn of Weehawken, New Jersey Hamilton and Burr face each other in a gun duel. Whatever Hamilton did, Burr shot and would kill Hamilton. Hamilton suffered a gunshot near his liver and would die in front of his family. Burr would be charged with murder and his political career would forever be crushed. This event would change history for the United States.
