Alexander Hamilton's Contributions
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Alexander Hamilton is one of the Founding Fathers of this Great Country. Of the many Founding Fathers this country has had Hamilton is one of the most debated. The debate over Hamilton is with those who question whether or not Hamilton’s contribution to the Colonies has an negative or positive effect on our Country today. Those like Historian John Steele Gordon and Writer Joyce Appleby weigh in on the discussion of Hamilton and his contribution. Historian John Steetle Gordon argues the Yes argument; he claims Hamilton's guidelines he implemented during his time in power has lead us to the money driving, privately ran, and powerful economy Americans fancy today. The argument begins with an overview of Hamilton and his lifestyle he once lived so long ago. Hamilton was a child born out of wedlock in 1755, he was born to a mother who fell deceased just at Hamiltons gentle age of thirteen. Hamilton Mother’s death left him penniless, forcing him and his brother to live with an cousin who soon was deceased within a year of adopting the boys. The many unfortunate situations forced Hamilton to develop a sense of independence at a very tender age; Hamilton then taught himself French, Mathematics, and economics. Hamilton then begun to work fulfilling administrative duties and accounting task to support himself. A minister realized the many talents Hamilton has and decided to collect funds in order to send Hamilton to the mainlands to further his education. Hamilton’s ambition then lead him to many different accomplishments such as his military background, the appointment of Chief Aide-de-camp by George Washington, and the Promotion in rank to Lieutenant Colonel. Hamilton then begun focusing on his political career. He used his experience... ... middle of paper ... ...he making of the United States Constitution. Appleby argument is effective, especially the way she presents her material. The events that affected the original work of Hamilton but she makes it a point to say that Hamilton's work no longer exist as he intended. I agree with Appleby’s opinion of the world’s adaption to Hamilton’s plan for the United States and the Constitution of the United States. However, I believe John Steele did a better job with his Yes argument. He made it clear that Hamilton still has an effect on how the United States Constitution and Economy is set up. He has the correct mindset in my opinion, no matter how much the events after Hamilton affected the economy it is still the same blue print Hamilton created. Due to this I believe Appleby supported her argument much better than Steele did, however I believe steele had a more sensible argument.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that hamilton was one of the founding fathers of this great country. historian john steele gordon and writer joyce appleby weigh in on hamilton's contribution to the colonies.
- Explains that hamilton was born out of wedlock in 1755. his mother's death left him penniless, forcing him and his brother to live with a cousin who soon was deceased.
- Explains how hamilton began focusing on his political career, using his experience with the continental army’s financial troubles and his previous service as a delegate in the new york confederation congress.
- Explains that hamilton's contributions came from his appointment by president george washington as secretary of the treasury. he proposed funding the new government, establishing a national bank, and assuming responsibility for the state’s debts.
- Explains that hamilton served in president george washington's presidential cabinet and john adams' competition for the election of 1800 for presidency. he resigned from washington’s cabinet but soon lost influence of after the federalist were thrown out of office.
- Analyzes how steele gordon's argument breaks down the number of individuals that could weigh in on the effects of what policies and laws were produced during washington’s administration. gordon explains how money was used in that day and time.
- Explains that gordon was the only founding father that was not born in the united states of america. gordon introduces hamilton as an ambitious, young congressman who was looking to build the us into an industrialized country.
- 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.
- Agrees with appleby's opinion of the world adaption to hamilton’s plan for the united states. however, they believe steele did a better job with his yes argument.
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In this essay, the author
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- 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.
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- 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.
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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.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that washington's foreign policy was to avoid any permanent alliances with other nations, keep neutrality, avoid war, and uphold territorial boundaries established.
- Analyzes how hamilton fought on the issue of public debt and argued that assuming all debts would help the economy by lifting the burden.
- Explains that the whiskey rebellion occurred because westerners were angry about the whiskey tax implemented by alexander hamilton.
- Explains that george washington set many precedents while he was under office, such as appointing jefferson as secretary of state, hamilton as treasury secretary, and knox as war secretary.
- Explains that the louisiana purchase conflicted with jefferson's interpretation of the constitution because it never stated the rules of buying land. jefferson bought the land because america would double in size.
- Analyzes how marbury v. madison argued who should have the power to declare laws unconstitutional in an attempt to get rid of the federalist judges in the supreme court.
- Explains that the election of 1800 was a super important election because it was the first time that two candidates tied in the presidential election. hamilton convinced the house to pick jefferson for the greater good.
- Explains that the war of 1812 was a war between the united states against the most powerful superpower at the time, great britain.
- Explains that monroe's presidency was called the "era of good feelings" because the democratic-republican party was the only system dominating in america and the spreading nationalism occurred after the war of 1812.
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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 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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