Alexander Hamilton and the Formation of American Government
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Alexander 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. Hamilton's boyhood on St. Croix was not that of a typical founding father. His mother took him and fled their home after his father refused a divorce, putting a label on his mother and his family wherever they went. This constant feeling of inferiority instilled in Hamilton a drive to succeed, and his way of feeding this drive was constant study. In fact, when he was deciding on colleges after coming to the United States, a major criterion was the college's willingness to allow him to cram work into a smaller time frame thus allowing him to graduate earlier (Decarolis 125). As a result he would eventually become one of the nation's most learned men; this, he felt, obligated him to publish The Federalist Papers and other works that showed the ideology he had derived from his studies. St. Croix also had an impact on his political views later in life. The island was fueled by the slave trade and sugar plantations. On the surface one might see the basis for Hamilton's hatred for the institution, as a slave on a sugar plantation was subject to the most inhumane treatment of any during that period (Decarolis 77). Also, th... ... middle of paper ... ...eandt, Dennis. "The American Miracle." The New American, 16 Dec. 2002: 27. Bigchalk Library. Proquest. Centreville Hs Lib.; Clifton, Va. 14 May. 2005 www.library.bigchalk.com. Chernow, Ron. Alexander Hamilton. New York:Penguin Press, 2004. Cutler, Llyod N. "If it aint broke keep your amendments off my constitution." Washington Monthly, 1 Sept. 1997. Bigchalk Library. Proquest. Centreville Hs Lib.; Clifton, Va. 12 May. 2005 www.library.bigchalk.com. "Decarolis, Lisa M."A Biography Of Alexander Hamilton. 3 Jun. 2003. Department of Humanities. 12 May. 2005. http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/B/hamilton/hamilzz.htm. Harper, John. American Machiavelli : Alexander Hamilton and the Origins of U.S. Foreign Policy. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004. Randell, Willard Sterne. Alexander Hamilton: A Life. New York: Harper Collins, 2003.
In this essay, the author
- 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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- Analyzes how hamilton served the country honestly and greatly. he was the most important minister in the new administration.
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- Analyzes how joyce appleby supports thomas jefferson's argument by proving the government was run by men whose sole purpose was reelection and maintaining power.
- Analyzes how appleby takes into account the events that followed hamilton's influence such as the financial recovery of the revolution, farming being innervated, entrepreneurs coming about, and other races entering the united states.
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- Narrates how hamilton was a new york delegate in 1787 who wanted to talk about the articles of confederation.
- Explains that they wanted to write about alexander hamilton because he had a hard child hood and didn't let that stop him from living his life.
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- Opines that the book has taught them a lot about alexander hamilton, including where he was born, his move to the united states, and his wife and kids.
- Analyzes how does a great job of teaching us the life of alexander hamilton. the book opens up by explaining about hamilton’s accomplishments to emphasize on how important his life was.
- Explains that alexander hamilton came from the west indies, where his parents, rachel fawcett and james hamilton, gave birth to two sons, james and alexander.
- Narrates how hamilton got a clerk job, which taught him about finances, and he went to america for better education.
- Explains that hamilton put a literary and debate club together during his college years. he wrote pamphlets to persuade people to support america. after he graduated from college, hamilton was involved in the military.
- Narrates how hamilton found elizabeth schuyler, the one he wanted to marry. elizabeth's father thought it would be great if hamilton married elizabeth.
- Narrates how hamilton's rivalry with thomas jefferson started when george washington signed hamilton’s bank bill. hamilton supported him when jefferson ran for president after john adams presidency.
- Analyzes how hamilton died on july 12, 1804. burr wanted to duel hamilton and hamilton accepted. in the end, hamilton was shot.
- Opines that 's opinion about alexander hamilton seems to be a positive one.
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- Explains how decarolis helped them understand u.s. history better than they did before studying alexander hamilton. they also learned about the french revolution and how it affected the united states.
- Opines that alexander hamilton was an amazing leader and we could not live without him. we have banks and great ways to manage many.
- Explains that alexander hamilton even helped out thomas jefferson, his rival, become president. this proves that hamilton only wanted the best for his country.
- Opines that lisa decarolis' book taught them amazing principles of a great leader. she had sme bad example about alexander hamilton, but thanks to her, know more about our amazing history.
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- Compares the ideas of alexander hamilton and thomas jefferson for the future u.s.
- Analyzes hamilton's plan to construct a national bank that would hold government funds, increase government security, provide loans, and stabilize the nations economy.
- Analyzes how hamilton and jefferson's ideologies regarding society contradicted each other. hamilton based his ideal society and government off of british values.
- Opines that a hamiltonian society has the components to be competitive against foreign nations. hamilton's national bank plan helped start americas economy by providing an income to support debts.
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