Alexander Hamilton: The Creator Of The Constitution
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When 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 …show more content…
In this essay, the author
- 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.
Hamilton, famous for arguing, didn’t actually like the Constitution, but he knew that the Union would crumble if they stayed with the Articles, so he was a leading force for getting the Constitution ratified. He, James Madison, and John Jay wrote a series of essays called The Federalists that explained and defended the Constitution for the common people to understand. Hamilton himself wrote fifty-one of the eighty-five essays (Biography). When the New York Ratification Convention met in 1788 to discuss ratification, two-thirds of the delegates there didn’t want the Constitution to be ratified, but Alexander Hamilton strongly defended the worth of the Constitution from the Anti-Federalists (Biography). As a result, New York became the eleventh state to ratify the Constitution (Ben’s Guide). After the Constitution was fully accepted by all of the states and George Washington was elected President, he appointed Hamilton to be the Secretary of the Treasury. As Secretary, Hamilton tried everything he could to make economic policies that would stabilize and strengthen the Central Government. He proposed fiscal policies that would begin the payments for war bonds, that the government take control of the states’ debts, proposed a plan to institute a federal system for tax collection, and even created a plan for the United States to establish credit with other countries. Many Loyalists were infuriated with Hamilton’s proposals, but eventually, the Loyalists and Hamilton came to a compromise. Hamilton agreed to let the Capital of the United States be near the Potomac and James Madison (the representative of the Loyalists) agreed to stop blocking policies from going through Congress and let the Central Government gain more power than the individual states. In 1795, Hamilton stepped down from his position of Secretary, leaving a much more stable Federal
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- Analyzes how alexander hamilton was an interesting man in the 1800s. he was a well-educated man who got involved in politics and had so many ideas.
- Explains that alexander hamilton was born into a poor family on the island of nevis in the west indies. he studied every book that he could get his hands on, and his mother owned thirty-four books of great literature.
- Describes how alexander hamilton decided to sail north to the american colonies after a devastating hurricane struck st. croix. he attended king's college in new york city and married elizabeth schuyler.
- Analyzes how hamilton supported the boston tea party act and penned passionate appeals for the colonists. after the battle at lexington and concord, hamilton thought war was inevitable.
- Explains that alexander hamilton, john jay, and james madison wrote the federalist papers which proved the critical ratification of the document.
- Explains that hamilton didn't like the democratic republic, which offered the people a little bit more freedom. both sides issued the bill of rights that would limit rules to the states and government.
- Opines that bills of rights are unnecessary in the proposed constitution, and would even be dangerous. hamilton thought the constitution would destroy america.
- Analyzes hamilton's ideas to a new developed government that would make america stronger and it would help us.
- Explains hamilton was for a national bank, protective tariffs, and national taxes. the tariff act protected trade and raised revenues for the federal government.
- Analyzes how hamilton and aaron burr had a complicated conflict between the two. both were really great lawyers.
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- Explains that alexander hamilton was one of the founding fathers of america and had the determination to shape the economy without doubt.
- Explains that alexander hamilton was born on january 11, 1757, on the island of nevis in the british west indies. his parents were rachel fawcett and james hamilton and had a brother named james.
- Narrates how alexander hamilton joined a volunteer militia called the hearts of oak in the summer of 1775. he was promoted to the captain of the provincial company of artillery to protect manhattan island.
- Explains how alexander entered the world of law and politics. he established a practice in new york city and argued against the anti-federalist system.
- Explains that alexander hamilton had a family, participated in one of america's earliest affairs, and died during the duel.
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- Narrates how alexander hamilton, son of rachel fawcett and james lavien, grew up in a very traumatic state. he believed that trading sugarcane and rum and working for his mother’s landlord would help him get some money.
- Analyzes how hamilton's life was drastically changed when eliza and alexander exchanged letters and philip schuyler gave hamilton his blessing to marry him.
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- Explains that hamilton was born in nevis, british and french huguenot descent, and james hamilton, a scottish trader.
- Narrates how hamilton was promoted to lieutenant colonel of the continental army in 1777. he wrote washington's critical letters, and wrote reports on the strategic reform and restructuring
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- Opines that alexander hamilton was important to history for many reasons, mostly just his bravery and his brilliance. he helped fight for our constitution when nobody else felt like it would no hope to re-write it.
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- Explains that most of the founding fathers are controversial, despite being idolized in the history books. alexander hamilton, though not as cool or unproblematic as benjamin franklin, and overshadowed by the granddaddy of america george washington, are the most important.
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- Opines that hamilton's ability to convince the citizens of new york to comply/accept the ratification of the u.s. constitution invalidates this opinion.
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- Explains that alexander was the founding father of the united states. he had a tough childhood, but his education helped him progress to success.
- Analyzes how alexander had a life many would kill for because of the accomplishments and ups in his life.
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- Explains that alexander hamilton was the founding father of the united states.
- Narrates how alexander hamilton lived on the caribbean islands of nevis and served at a counting house until he was 15 years old. after the revolutionary war, alexander became lawyer, statesman, and secretary of the treasury.
- Explains that alexander hamilton was famous for many things. he was the founding father of the united states, an excellent writer, and served in congress from 1782 to 1783.
- Narrates how alexander hamilton married elizabeth schuyler and had eight children. he resigned as secretary of the treasury, leaving behind a more secure u.s economy.
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431 wordsRead More - Alexander Hamilton As A Founding Father Of The United Statesexplanatory essayAlexander Hamilton was a well respected man with great honor and pride in everything he did. He helped pave the road of what America looks like today and this is why we honor him as a Founding Father of the United States. When Hamilton did something he never did it half heartedly, he always did his best at everything and was devoted to it completely. Hamilton’s skill level and military abilities is what sets him apart from everyone else. He was a superb student and wrote elaborate poems expressing himself throughout every line. Let me indulge you in the magnificence of what was Alexander Hamilton.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that alexander hamilton was a well respected man with great honor and pride in everything he did. his skill level and military abilities are what sets him apart from everyone else.
- Explains that alexander was born in the west indies on january 11, 1755. he descended from a long line of scottish heritage.
- Explains that hamilton's conscientious and business-like leadership was evident from his earliest days of military service. he fought in many battles during the revolutionary war.
- Explains that alexander had many accomplishments in which most of them are important in our history. he was named captain of the new york artillery company, served alongside george washington during the war, and became america's first treasury secretary.
- Explains how alexander hamilton still influences our country in many ways today. he set up the first bank of the united states and influenced the way bank systems work and function.
- Opines that hamilton exemplified heroism and bravery throughout his life not dwelling on his hardships, but to fight for his country and stand up for what he believes in.
898 wordsRead More - Alexander Hamilton: Most Influential Founding Fathersexplanatory essayAlexander Hamilton, one of our most influential Founding Fathers of the United States of America, is best known as the primary author of the elegant work on constitutional government, The Federalist (1787-88). Alexander Hamilton, the man on the ten dollar bill, was the father of the American treasury. He was born on the island of Nevis in the British West Indies in 1755, the illegitimate son of Rachel Faucet Lavien and James Hamilton. His precocity and business acumen were quickly noted, and he was sent to the American colonies to be educated. Alexander Hamilton foresaw a manufacturing economy founded on secure financial principles, and he sought for the United States a government closer to the British model.
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- Explains that alexander hamilton, one of the most influential founding fathers of america, is best known as the primary author of the federalist (1787-88).
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- Analyzes how chernow outlines many flaws in the founding fathers that are often viewed as heroes. hamilton and jefferson hated one another due to their different views on how the united states government should be created and managed.
- Analyzes how chernow's bias towards hamilton is distracting and weakens the biography as a whole.
- Concludes that alexander hamilton is a complete biography loaded to the brim with information. chernow's intention with this biography seems to be to resurrect hamilton’s legacy, which has been pretty successful.
- Analyzes how chernow provides in-depth information about every part of hamilton's life, from his childhood to his untimely death.
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