Alexander Hamilton Influence
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Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton was a political scientist ,government official, economist, and lawyer, from 1755-1804. Alexander Hamilton once said, “May God give you wisdom to see what is your true interest, and inspire you with becoming zeal for the cause of virtue and mankind.”(Alexander Hamilton) Alexander Hamilton was a strong-willed individual, because he overcame so many instances of adversity. Alexander Hamilton was born into a poor family that did not have many chances, but he did become a well-educated man, that played a large role in what the United States of America is today and he was able to overcome his poor childhood. Hamilton participated in the Revolutionary War, the writing of the U.S. Constitution, electing the first president, solving an America debt crisis, and a numerous amount of other things that shaped the future of a young nation. Alexander Hamilton 's story is inspiring to American 's today, and because of Hamilton’s experiences with being a military aid, it was a benefit to him later in his life, and America, he played a significant role in amending the Articles of Confederation, and he also was the most influential Secretary of Treasury. Hamilton was the most influential Secretary of Treasury because, he helped in the founding of the …show more content…
In this essay, the author
- Explains that alexander hamilton was a strong-willed individual, who overcame many challenges, including the revolutionary war, the writing of the u.s. constitution, and solving an america debt crisis.
- Explains that hamilton had little education while growing up in the caribbean, but received practical business experiences as a clerk for the merchant nicholas crugar. the american revolution offered hamilton the opportunity, he always desired.
- Explains that hamilton played a significant role in the drafting and ratification of the constitution, which is another reason why he is inspiring today.
- Explains that alexander hamilton was the first secretary of treasury, and he was influential in reshaping the economy of the united states of america.
- Explains that alexander hamilton had a lot of people who aspised him and disliked him. he was ambitious and able to run the government and economy, because of his passion for helping others.
- Describes alexander hamilton as a political researcher, government authority, financial specialist, and legal advisor, from 1755-1804.
Specifically, the founding fathers disliked Alexander Hamilton, and they were jealous of his work ethic. Alexander Hamilton was very ambitious and he was able to run the government and economy, because he had a passion for helping others. Hamilton disliked many crowd-pleasing activities, because he was a leader not a follower and often time’s people around him could not understand how he could be so different from them, and still be successful. Alexander Hamilton came from literally nothing, growing up, and he was able to make his past life a success for his future and the people in the world were able to benefit from
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that alexander hamilton was one of the founding fathers of america, and the contributions he made to the country are vast. the events of his life will be reviewed in this paper.
- Explains that hamilton was born on january 11 on the island of nevis in the west indies. he was the illegitimate son of rachel fawcett lavien and james hamilton, and had a brother named james jr.
- Narrates how alexander and his brother went separate ways after the death of perter lytton, james jr. to work as an apprentice to a carpenter, and alexander was taken in by thomas stevens. alexander worked for the import-export firm beekman and cruger.
- Analyzes how hamilton documented the destruction caused by hurricane st. croix in 1772 through a letter he wrote to his father. this letter provided him with the opportunity to pursue his ambitions in america.
- Narrates how the roaring of the sea and wind, fiery meteors flying about it in the air, the prodigious glare of almost perpetual lightning, and the crash of falling houses, struck astonishment into angels.
- Narrates how hamilton sent the letter to his father, who published it in the royal danish american gazette on october 3, 1772. once it became known that it was hamilton who wrote it, a fund was raised to send him to america.
- Narrates how hamilton enrolled in the king's college after studying at elizabethtown academy. he wrote political writings against british rule and advocated for the colonies to go to war with great britain.
- Explains that hamilton had advocated for the patriots through his writing, but had yet to take any military action. he formed a militia group called the hearts of oak after hearing about the conflict at concord and lexington.
- Explains that hamilton participated in the battle of princeton, which took place on january 3, 1777. he rallied the troops and led them to victory of the british forces.
- Explains that washington had observed hamilton's remarkable skill throughout battle and was impressed that such a young man could be so superior in his abilities. the amount of trust and respect washington placed in aide-de-camps was great.
- Opines that aid de camps requires men of abilities to execute duties with propriety and dispatch where there is such a multiplicity of business as must attend the commander in chief of such an army.
- Narrates how hamilton was offered this position by other generals, but declined, claiming that the best way to gain personal success during the war was through fighting on the battlefield. he accepted and began his work as a highly important member of washington’s military staff.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that thomas jefferson and alexander hamilton were both men for the greater good and the future of the nation. they had their differences, and public policies but also similarities.
- Explains that alexander hamilton was for a strong government and the ratification of the u.s. constitution.
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- Explains that alexander and thomas were part of different political parties. the federalists were the most powerful political party, while the anti-federalists had aspects built around choice.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that the articles of confederation was an agreement among the thirteen original states and served as its first constitution.
- Analyzes how alexander hamilton emphasized a strong central government by writing 51 of the 85 installments of the federalist papers.
- Introduces forrest mcdonald, an american historian who wrote on the early national period of the united states. mcdonald spoke about the kind of economic order our founding fathers intended to build.
- Explains that americans were committed to john locke's proposition that mankind has a god-given right to life, liberty, and property and legitimate governments are required to protect those rights.
- Analyzes how mcdonald reminds us of locke's notions of property in the founding generation and on the kind of legal, political, and economic order they wanted to create.
- Analyzes how charles a. beard's influence came from interpretive studies in both history and political science. the constitution was a counter-revolution, set up by rich bondholders in opposition to the planters and farmers.
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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."
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In this essay, the author
- 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 - 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.
In this essay, the author
- 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 - 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).
In this essay, the author
- 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.
446 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 - 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).
In this essay, the author
- 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 - Differences Between Hamilton And Jeffersonanalytical essayAlexander Hamilton, one of the most important people of the time, was the first Secretary of the Treasury. Utilising federal power to modernize the nation, he convinced Congress to use an elastic interpretation of the Constitution to pass laws that Jefferson deemed unconstitutional. These laws included federal assumption of the state debts, creation of a national bank, and a system of taxes through a tariff on imports and a tax on whiskey. Hamilton was also the creator of the Federalist party. In contrast, Thomas Jefferson was born to a wealthy family but was nonetheless an anti-federalist. He was sypathetic towards the poor people and advocated state’s rights. afgads
In this essay, the author
- Explains that thomas jefferson and alexander hamilton were prominent members of society during the era after the revolution, but neither of them could stand each other. they had radically different views on various subjects.
- Compares alexander hamilton, the first secretary of the treasury, with thomas jefferson, who was anti-federalist and advocated state’s rights.
- Analyzes how jefferson left many federalist laws and programs intact, except for revoking the exise tax, and left the hamiltonian system as it was. jefferson's philosophy adhered to a weak central government, with most power in the hands of the states.
- Analyzes hamilton's view on the national bank of the united states of america, based on his loose-constructionist views, which allowed the judiciary to determine the meaning of something in terms of law and intent.
- Explains that hamilton's philosophy also facvored the rich and tried to protect the purses of the wealthy. jefferson’s policies favored the farmers and the poor people.
- Analyzes the political tension between jefferson and hamilton, as well as their economic viewpoints. hamilton favored an aggressive approach to taking care of the us' financial burdens, which saddled the government with an enormous debt.
- Analyzes how hamilton's aggressive economic policies favored the rich, which jefferson himself was a staunch supporter of the poor.
- Analyzes how hamilton and jefferson's political and economic views clashed over issues they should have been in agreement with. their federalism and anti-federalism created a different movement that would affect the nation economically and politically.
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