Alexander Hamilton Thesis

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Alexander Hamilton was a founding father who was an immigrant that came to the United States in search of new opportunities. He quickly became involved in many events that would shape this new land in a way that no one would have expected. This man did not have anything or anyone when he arrived in America but that did not stop him or his ideals from quickly spreading. Alexander Hamilton was essential to the development of the United States, without his contributions the American people would be at a loss today. Hamilton came to the United States with a plan and he would do what he needed to see that plan succeed. He was a federalist and believed in a strong central government. Hamilton became General Washington’s assistant in 1777. He was …show more content…

Hamilton married into a wealthy family and was ready to begin his life with his new and loving bride. Hamilton would have four children with Elizabeth whose names were; Philip, Eliza, Angelica, and john. Hamilton was determined that the United States should have a national bank. The bank would assume states debs and would help establish a more financial system that would be more dependable then the one they currently had. The anti-federalist were not for the national bank because they did not see how it would help them, seeing as the south did not have much debt due to the slave labor. After much dispute between the federalist and the anti-federalist the bill was finally passed to establish the national bank in February 1791. Once the national bank was established Hamilton also helped to established the currency and recommend the decimal system based on tens. Because of Hamilton’s suggestion Congress was able to adopt the mint act of 1792 leading to a better established system of …show more content…

She came to him in a desperate attempt for him to help her for her husband, James Reynolds, had mistreated and abandoning her. Maria Reynolds wanted to return home to New York where she was originally from so she could seek shelter with her family. Hamilton did not have the money with him to help her but insisted that he would bring it by her house later. Later that evening Hamilton arrived at her house. Once the two were alone they committed fornication. Mrs. Hamilton was away on vacation with her father and children. The love affair between Hamilton and Mrs. Reynolds went on for about a summer until her husband returned home and demanded Hamilton pay him a sum for money for the pain that he caused Mr. Reynolds. Hamilton paid the sum demanded of him by Mr. Reynolds but this caused speculation on him due to the amount being unaccounted for in the financial records. Hamilton had to answer for the missing amount and showed his superiors the letters he received from Mr. Reynolds coercing him to pay the money. Afraid that the matter would be found out to the public Hamilton wrote a letter apologizing and explaining the situation to clear his name so he was able to pursue his career and the

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