Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was a great man that will be remembered for being a great major general of the armed forces of the United States of America. As well as the secretary of the treasury. In 1769, at twelve years old he had a job as a clerk in a general store and Alexander dreaded spending the rest of his life there. He wanted something more for his future. He wished for a war to occur. He wanted to prove himself to be more worthy then a clerk. To his thinking, only some brilliant and heroic act on the battle field would give me a chance to achieve his hopes. He seemed to be doomed to a life of clerking. For one thing, he was at the bottom of a social ladder. His parents, who never married, separated when Hamilton was nine, and his mother was forced to support her two sons by running a grocery from one of the rooms in their tiny home. When she died two years later, the boys were all alone. There was not even a cousin who could afford to take them in.
Hamilton's future was also limited by lack of education. Fortunately though, he had one great gift that could overcome all his disadvantages that was his genius. He got involved with a well to do merchant named Nicolas Cruger and earned his room and board as he learned the grocery business. He also learned how to bargain, how to figure foreign exchange rates, and how to evade the hundred of customs regulations.
He also put his spare time to good use. When not at his desk, he wrote sentimental love poems and political essays. Many of these were published in the island newspaper. Hamilton published one of his letters, that captured a description of a storm that he witnessed. The editor of the newspaper Royal-Danish-American Gazette was impressed and not long aft...
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...for when he was twelve was there for him at eighteen, and he embraced it eagerly. As a boy he had wanted to fight only to improve his luck in life. As a young man, however, Hamilton had more then a personal glory on his mind. He now wanted to free America from the tyranny of the British government. Hamilton's war began in New York in August 1775 when the heart's of oak captured the British cannon from the fort on Manhattan's southern tip and brought them to the American camp farther north. Despite the cover of silence and darkness, the British new what happened. They were not about to let a group of young rebels steal their guns. From a warship in the harbor they bombed the Americans.
The panic and confusion of his fellow New Yorker's did not stop Hamilton. He calmly pulled his gun to American ground, and then returned to the fort to get another. Soon after thi
In this essay, the author
- Explains that alexander hamilton was a great general and secretary of the treasury. he dreaded spending the rest of his life in the general store.
- Explains that hamilton's future was limited by lack of education, but he had one great gift that could overcome all his disadvantages: his genius. he got involved with a well to do merchant named nicolas cruger and earned his room and board.
- Analyzes how hamilton used his spare time to write sentimental love poems and political essays, which were published in the island newspaper. the editor of the royal-danish-american gazette was impressed and hamilton went to north america to attend college.
- Explains that hamilton's island education was not enough to earn him a place at an american college. he needed at least one year to study latin, greek, and mathematics to enter harvard, yale, or princeton.
- Describes how hamilton's extra education proved no problem for him. he arrived in new york with letters of introduction to prominent citizens from cruger, who introduced him to their friends and associates.
- Narrates how hamilton worked hard at his studies and ferried back across the hudson to king's college, where he wanted to become a doctor. he was fascinated by politics and economics.
- Explains how hamilton's politics and debate became more important than medicine or mathematics. the north american colonies were angry about the way the british parliament made up new taxes for them to pay.
- Analyzes how hamilton, a british citizen by birth, was converted to the patriot cause by his new american friends and the reading he had done.
- Explains that hamilton did more than make speeches and write pamphlets for the colonies cause. he joined a militia company and practiced marching in the local churchyard.
- Narrates how hamilton embraced the war he had wished for at the age of twelve. he wanted to free america from the tyranny of the british government.
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- Alexander Hamilton 's Earlier Lifeanalytical essayAlexander Hamilton 's earlier life was a definite challenge. It is said that he was conceived in the British West Indies, on the Island of Nevis, at some point between 1755 and 1757. Hamilton unlike most of the founding fathers was not born into a wealthy family, and after his cousin whom he wound up living with committed suicide, he was forced to mend for himself because he had no family to to go. Hamilton became a clerk and as he grew older his genius was known around the town for he had written several letters and verses for his local newspaper. He later chose to escape his futile life and move to New York, where he would begin his political and military training. At age seventeen, he began attending King 's college, and later Columbia University in 1773 during which he became a exuberant supporter of colonial independence. His backing for frontier freedom turned into the beginning stage of his contribution in governmental issues, since it motivated him to compose pamphlets against Britain. Hamilton then took his writing a stride further, when he composed a full Vindication of Measures of congress, that defended the exercises of congress in declining to deal with England.
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- Explains that alexander hamilton's early life was a challenge. he was born in the british west indies, on the island of nevis, between 1755 and 1757.
- Analyzes how hamilton's drive for a new constitution originated from his conviction that the new american government should be partitioned into three branches.
- Describes how hamilton invested a lot of energy attempting to persuade george washington to become the first president of the united states under the constitution.
- Analyzes how hamilton accomplished what he set out to do as treasury secretary, but it was not without battle, since his congressional rivals endeavored to exhaust him by asking for reports on his work.
- Analyzes how hamilton played a critical role in developing early american foreign policy. after john adams took office, he didn't replace washington's cabinet.
- Narrates how hamilton persuaded washington to issue the popular neutrality proclamation of 1793. after the issue was resolved, hamilton helped washington draft his prominent farewell address and assisted with the xyz affair with france.
1051 wordsRead More - Alexander Hamilton and the Formation of American Governmentanalytical essayAlexander Hamilton and the Formation of American Government In the United States during the late 18th century, the American Colonies were struggling with their identity. The Revolutionary War had won Americans their collective freedom, but the best way to exercise it was the subject of much debate. One American, Alexander Hamilton, felt a need for a common, strong economic and political base for the states. This ideology stemmed from both his boyhood on the Island of St. Croix, and trying events during the Revolutionary War- influences that would later be instrumental in his publishing of the Federalist Papers.
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- Explains that the american colonies were struggling with their identity during the late 18th century. the revolutionary war had won americans their collective freedom, but the best way to exercise it was the subject of much debate.
- Analyzes how hamilton's boyhood on st. croix was not that of a typical founding father. his constant feeling of inferiority instilled in him the drive to succeed.
- Analyzes how hamilton's political ideals were influenced by the revolutionary war.
- Opines that hamilton was one of the hardest working men of his generation. his dedication to his studies transformed him from a poor child growing up on the island of st. croix to the founding father.
- Analyzes behreandt, dennis, "the american miracle." the new american, 16 dec. 2002: 27. bigchalk library.
- Explains cutler, llyod n., "if it aint brokekeep your amendments off my constitution."
998 wordsRead More - Alexander Hamiltonanalytical essay“[T]he man on the ten-dollar bill is the father of the American treasury system, a signer of the Constitution, one of the primary authors of the Federalist Papers, and the loser of the infamous duel with Vice President Aaron Burr. Alexander Hamilton's earlier career as a Continental Army officer is less well known. Yet Hamilton's first experience in public service is important, not only because it was the springboard to his later career, but because it also deeply influenced his values and thinking” (Hamilton).
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- Opines that hamilton's early career as a continental army officer was important because it was the springboard to his later career and deeply influenced his values and thinking.
- Explains that alexander hamilton was born as a british subject on the island of nevis in the west indies on 11th of january 1755. his father, james hamilton -- scottish merchant of st. christopher — was the younger son of the minor scottish noble.
- Narrates how hamilton's aunts sent him for a formal schooling in new york, where he gained his social footing, crossing over an invisible divide into privileged patrician world.
- Narrates how hamilton joined a volunteer militia company with students from king's college in 1775. he was one of the first to apply to command an artillery company.
- Analyzes how hamilton's first taste of offensive combat came when washington launched his christmas night counterattack on trenton.
- Narrates how hamilton's early service in the fight for american independence caught the attention of general george washington, who made him his assistant and trusted adviser. he realized the congress' weaknesses, including jealousy and resentment.
- Explains that hamilton left his adviser post in 1782, convinced that establishing a strong central government was the key to achieving america's independence.
- Explains that hamilton resigned from the congress in july 1783 and started practicing law in new york. he was appointed the first u.s. secretary of the treasury in september 1789.
- Analyzes how hamilton's fame never reached the critical mass of washington or jefferson, and his reputation remained essentially one-dimensional. his public career made it possible for opponents to paint him in stereotyped ways while simultaneously hindering the public from forming an emotional bond with him.
- Explains that alexander worked as an army general and a prominent lawyer. he founded new-york evening post in 1801. morgan lewis defeated burr in the election, with hamilton’s help.
- Cites hamilton, alexander (1757-1804). the american revolution 1775-1783: an encyclopedia. history study center.
1037 wordsRead More - Alexander Hamilton: The Creator Of The Constitutionexplanatory essayWhen one thinks of the Founding Fathers - the creators of the Constitution - they might think of Alexander Hamilton, and for good reason. He was famous for leading a life of tremendous tenacity and he never spared any expense, his pride or others, when it came to fulling his ambitions. His perseverance is even more admirable when one takes into account his destitute early childhood to his world-renowned fame of his later years.Alexander Hamilton was born from wedlock between a Scottish trader and a married woman on January 11, 1755 or 1757 (the exact year is unknown) in the British West Indies (Biography). After being released from jail, Alexander’s mother, Rachel Fawcett Lavien, fled from her abusive first husband – who put her in prison
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- Explains that alexander hamilton was famous for his tenacity and perseverance. his mother, rachel fawcett lavien, fled from her abusive first husband to st. croix, where he worked as an accountant clerk.
- Explains how alexander hamilton enrolled in king's college in 1775 to fight in the revolutionary war. he passed the bar test after one year of self-study instead of three years of apprenticeship.
- Explains how hamilton was a leading force for getting the constitution ratified. he argued that the union would crumble if they stayed with the articles.
- Opines that hamilton was one of america's founding fathers, even though he had little to do with writing the constitution.
- Opines that if alexander hamilton was a politician in today's world, he could've rocked the whole world with his brilliant proposals that would make all the other politicians' heads spin.
1374 wordsRead More - Alexander Hamilton Personalityexplanatory essayAlexander Hamilton was disliked by many people but, he is now popular because of a hit Broadway show created by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Hamilton was born on January 11, 1755 or 1757 in Charleston, Nevis in the British West Indies. He was abandoned by his father which made him an orphan at the age of 13. Hamilton started attending school in Elizabethtown, New Jersey but, plans changed, and he entered Kings College. At the age of 17 he was already interested in government. Later, in 1776 he was introduced to George Washington. He became Washington’s advisor not long after that. Some main events that changed Hamilton’s life were his family, his accomplishments, and George Washington.
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- Explains that alexander hamilton was disliked by many people but, he is now popular because of a hit broadway show created by lin-manuel miranda.
- Explains that hamilton grew up in an orphanage because his mother died and his father abandoned him. he had no money and never had a relationship with his family.
- Explains that alexander hamilton married elizabeth schuyler in 1780 and had seven children, including philip, eliza, angelica, john, james, william, and alexander jr.
- Explains that hamilton was the first secretary of the treasury for the united states, and he hazarded much in undertaking the task. hamilton wanted to repay the revolutionary war debt.
- Explains that hamilton fought for a bill charting the bank of the united states, advocated manufacturing and advised george washington on foreign and domestic matters.
- Narrates how hamilton had an affair with maria reynolds, who asked him for help because her husband abandoned her and mistreated her. he received a letter from her about the situation and how it made his home less happy.
- Explains that hamilton played a big role in the new york post newspaper, the federalist party, and the united states coast guard.
- Explains that hamilton started the first bank of the united states in philadelphia, pennsylvania, which is now a major national landmark.
- Explains that george washington was an important influence on hamilton and his working career. hamilton was invited to be a part of washington’s military staff.
- Narrates how hamilton served as washington's "right hand man" during the revolutionary war, when the united states was facing extraneous and domestic debt from supplies.
- Explains that james madison, john jay and hamilton wrote the federalist papers, a series of eighty-five essays drafted by george washington, to build public and potential support for the constitution.
- Narrates how a visitor handed the package to the former treasury secretary alexander hamilton. the clipping said that hamilton had called vice president aaron burr "a dangerous man."
- Narrates how alexander hamilton and aaron burr started a duel on july 11, 1804. they were both longstanding political rivals and enemies.
- Concludes that alexander hamilton had a hard childhood and no money but later fulfilled his dreams by being an influential political leader. his family, accomplishments, and george washington inspired him to keep working at his job.
1567 wordsRead More - Analysis Of Alexander Hamiltonanalytical essayThe broadway hit play Hamilton, written by Lin Manuel Miranda, is viewed as an educational play about Alexander Hamilton, one of the United States’ founding fathers and the first Secretary of the Treasury. The play captures the spirit of Alexander Hamilton’s ambition, eloquence, and mistakes in a revolutionary format-as revolutionary as Hamilton himself! Combining rap, musical theater, and history, Hamilton is an enthralling and entertaining play that is mostly accurate to the real Alexander Hamilton. The details of Hamilton’s life and relationships that were misrepresented in the play to achieve the theatrical flair.
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- Analyzes the broadway hit play hamilton, written by lin manuel miranda, as an educational play about alexander hamilton.
- Analyzes how the play hamilton tells of hamilton's prolific writing achievements, his written thoughts about the duel with aaron burr, and the events surrounding the fatal duele through song and acting.
- Analyzes how the reynolds pamphlet was an expository ninety-five page essay written and published by hamilton to refute improper speculation of his embezzlement of government money.
- Analyzes how john jay, james madison, and hamilton wrote the federalist papers, a collection of eighty-five essays anonymously published urging the new yorkers to ratify the new u.s. constitution.
- Analyzes how the final songs of act 2, the world was wide enough and who lives,who dies, who tells your story tell the events of the burr-hamilton duel.
- Narrates how alexander hamilton died seven years after the reynolds pamphlet was published. on july 12th 1804, less than 24 hours after his duel with aaron burr, hamilton succumbed to his injuries.
- Analyzes how hamilton's character is well represented in the play, but certain elements, such as his relationship with angelica schuyler, and other smaller details have been changed to add interest and drama.
- Analyzes how angelica schuyler's song "satisfied from act one" implies that she was not willing to break rules to be with alexander hamilton.
- Analyzes the anecdote that martha washington had a tomcat named "hamilton" from an english satire piece mocking the colonists' fondness for the number thirteen.
- Concludes that the play hamilton can be considered an educational play, because it covers the highlights of the historical hamilton. lin manuel miranda used artistic license to make slight changes in hamilton’s character and life.
879 wordsRead More - Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamiltonanalytical essayAlexander Hamilton was born a bastard child in the West Indies and demonstrated great intellectual potential at an early age. He was sent to New York City for schooling and studied at King’s College, now Columbia University. His vision of America took a more capitalistic tone and “he was determined to transform an economically weak and fractious cluster of states into a powerful global force” (Tindall & Shi, 2010). Hamilton advocated a strong central government. He was bold and persuasive and his philosophies quite extraordinary for his time.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how jefferson's agricultural viewpoint was different from hamilton’s manufacturing perspective. hamilton, a federalist, believed the rich and powerful should be the central government for all people.
- Explains that tindall, g.b., and shi, d.e. (2010). america a narrative history 8th edition.
- Explains that thomas jefferson and alexander hamilton were instrumental to the united states of america's founding principles. jefferson was an educated, articulate and accomplished man from a well-respected family.
- Analyzes how jefferson and hamilton's beliefs shaped the new world and the way in which policies were managed.
653 wordsRead More - Hamilton And The Economyanalytical essayOf the many figures in American History, Alexander Hamilton has proven himself one of the most versatile and influential. His policies and ideals have helped the United States blossom into a prosperous world power. Through his power as secretary of Treasury and his convincing intellectual efforts, he was able to dominate the nations early political environment. Hamilton’s patriotic endeavors have proven themselves to be durable and in the best interests of the United States.
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- Explains that many people have been factors in the growth of the united states’ economy, including alexander hamilton, who was a dominant force from the beginning.
- Analyzes how hamilton's role in the national assumption of state debts was to eliminate unnecessary and destructive competition between the states that might damage the union.
- Analyzes how hamilton set up funding programs to pay off the now large national debt. he preferred taxing luxuries that only the rich could afford.
- Analyzes how hamilton single handedly planned and set the foundation for a bank, which was essential to his fiscal philosophy.
- Analyzes hamilton's vision of the united states as an industrial power on the world scale. he acted even before gaining the approval of congress, as he made commercial investments.
- Explains how hamilton became the country's first secretary of the treasury under washington. he made the treasury immensely powerful and controlled other parts of government.
- Explains hamilton's view that the secretaries of war and state should be subordinate officers as they were in england. how far he succeeded could be judged by the budgets for the three departments.
- Analyzes how hamilton controlled other departments of government through their funding. the mercantile and financial stakes fell directly in line under his jurisdiction, as did washington’s support and confidence.
- Opines that hamilton's vision has proven itself correct over time. the debates over his programs marked the birth of political parties with the country dividing into federalists and republicans.
- Opines that alexander hamilton is one of the most versatile and influential figures in american history. his policies and ideals have helped the united states blossom into a prosperous world power.
1445 wordsRead More - George Washington, John Adams, And Alexander Hamilton: The Three Great Founding Fathersexplanatory essayHamilton is a very strong member of the Founding Fathers by founding the National Bank, and the U.S. Mint. Allowing the use of currency allows every American to trade goods for a set amount of currency. Another act Hamilton did was convincing the people of New York to ratify the constitution. Without their help, the constitution would not have a ratification at that time. The next significant act Hamilton did was become Washington’s assistant. Hamilton aided Washington by becoming the major general of the army during the Quasi War with France. The last piece Hamilton was able to be significant to the new world was his role as the Secretary of Treasury. This was important because the newly founded government needed to find ways to pay national debt that had been accumulated during the Revolution. Hamilton is significant to the new world by establishing a financial foundation for the federal
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- Explains that george washington, john adams, and alexander hamilton were the founding fathers of the united states of america.
- Explains that george washington was the first person in power to set the standard of what other presidents should follow.
- Explains that john adams was the first vice president, and the second president of the united states. he helped draft the declaration of independence and established the library of congress.
- Explains that alexander hamilton is a strong member of the founding fathers by founding the national bank, and the u.s. mint.
- Explains that washington, adams, and hamilton are the biggest individuals to show how america's foundation was created. the wars with great britain, along with fighting to gain land westward have shown how far they have gone.
896 wordsRead More - Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamiltoncomparative essayAlexander Hamilton was born an illegitimate child in 1755 in the West Indies to a financially struggling family (Alexander Hamilton, n.d., para. 2). He did not receive his formal education until he was sponsored by family friends who were impressed by his ambition. He chose a military career and served as George Washington’s secretary and aid. After the revolutionary war, he became a lawyer, served Congress, and founded the Bank of New York. He was also the first secretary of the Treasury. Hamilton had no faith in common people and wanted to control them, “In the general course of human nature, a power over a man's subsistence amounts to a power over his will” (brainquote.com, 2011, p.1).
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- Explains that thomas jefferson was born in 1743 in virginia. he was an avid opponent of royal ruling and the suppression of individual's rights.
- Explains that alexander hamilton was born an illegitimate child in 1755 in the west indies to a financially struggling family.
- Explains that both hamilton and jefferson were founding fathers, and saw the need for a successful american government and re-write the articles of the confederation. they had different opinions on how the nation should get there.
- Explains that unlike hamilton, jefferson favored agriculture and felt that the states themselves and the common people should carry more power than the federal government.
- Compares jefferson's humility and concern for the people with hamilton, who was a go-getter, stop at nothing man.
- Explains that while hamilton and jefferson reached some compromises on certain items, their different views eventually led to the creation of two separate political parties, the federalists, founded by alexander hamilton, and the democratic-republicans, led by thomas jefferson and james madison.
- Cites alexander hamilton's quote from brainyquote.com, and thomas jefferson from hamilton bio.
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