Aaron Burr, Colonel in Revolutionary War, Lawyer, New York Attorney General, 2nd Vice President of the United States and Traitor?
Aaron Burr Jr. was born in Newark, New Jersey on February 6th, 1756 to a wealthy and known Family. Burr’s father was a Presbyterian minister who believed that God himself was the Supreme authority in the universe which therefore was against the monarchy in England. His was father was also the president of the College of New Jersey which was later renamed Princeton University. Burr’s grandfather Jonathan Edwards was also Presbyterian Minister during the time of the Great Awakening in the colonies. Burr, by the age of 12 had lost both his parents and was taken in by his wealthy uncle Timothy Edwards.
As a child Burr was smart beyond his age which showed in all of his work. At the age of 11 he applied to the College of New Jersey and was denied entry, he tried again later at the age of 13 and was accepted. He soon after graduated from the college at the age of 17 with a degree in law although taking some courses in theology, which was the same study as both his father and grandfather, took. He graduated summa cum laude, graduating in the highest honor and at the top of his class. After graduating from the College of New Jersey in 1772 he moved around a bit to figure out what he wanted to do.
In 1774 he moved to Litchfield, Connecticut to study law under his brother-in-law but couldn’t finish he studies because the American Revolution had already begun in the colonies.
When the revolution first began, Burr at the age of 19, started his military career as a volunteer during Benedict Arnolds march to Quebec in the fall of 1775 and then transferred to General Montgomery’s force in Canada. Burr...
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...od could have possibly come from it, either he would have died or by killing an influential character in Hamilton he destroyed his entire political career. He now is known as one of the most infamous people in American history along with others such as Benedict Arnold. I believe that Aaron Burr did commit misdemeanors and did betray his country to an extant due to that he did things the wrong way. This is so because what Burr was trying to do in the early 1800s with Texas happened later on when Texas revolted from Spanish rule and later became part of the United States. He should’ve done what he planned to do with the Spanish territories with the consent of President Jefferson but having the personality that Burr had, he wasn’t able to do so. I believe that Burr was just too hot headed and radical to be a leader and that why he is portrayed the way he is today.
In 1771 William, his father, and his brother joined the regulators, frontiers men who fought against the British royal governor. Because of that his brother was hung and his father’s farm destroyed. The Few’s were forced to move again, now to Georgia. William stayed in North Carolina living by himself until 1776. When he got to Georgia he was accepted to the Bar and began to practice the law in Augusta.
He was born to William and Elizabeth Cooper in Burlington, New Jersey on September 15, 1789. Cooper’s father was a congressman during the Washington administration. Elizabeth was a member of a New Jersey Quaker family and William was the founder of a frontier settlement. At one year old, his family moved to a primitive settlement in upstate New York. As the 11th of 12 children, he was fortunate to not have to endure the rough part of frontier of life. Most of his education was without books and teaching from his family.
Aaron Burr was born in Newark New Jersey on February 6, 1756, and Burr was educated at what is now Princeton University. Burr joined the Continental Army in 1775, and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Burr was appointed attorney general of New York in 1789 and served as a United States senator from 1791 to 1797 (Onager CD-ROM). In the Election of 1800, Aaron Burr was the running mate of Republican candidate Thomas Jefferson. Although Burr was running for vice-president, he received as many votes as Jefferson did, and the House of Representatives chose Jefferson as president. After Burr’s term as vice-president was over and he lost the race for the governorship of New York, Burr fought Alexander Hamilton in a duel in Weekawhen, New Jersey, on July 11,1804. Aaron Burr killed his political rival, Alexander Hamilton, and his credibility as a politician in that duel. Shortly after the duel, Aaron Burr became involved in a plot known as the Burr Conspiracy. After the scheme was discovered by Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr was arrested for treason. Burr was acquitted after a six-month trial on September 1, 1807.
Aaron Burr is born in New Jersey to a well respected family. His father was a graduate of Yale and was the second president of the College of New Jersey. By the age of two, Burr’s grandfather, grandmother, father, and mother have all died from disease and he falls under the care of his uncle, Timothy Edwards. The book depicts Burr having a strong personality, continuously challenging his uncle. This behavior appears later and influences decisions made in life. Discontent, Burr decides that he needs to leave his Uncle’s control and in order to accomp...
During the Revolutionary War, Aaron and I accompanied General Benedict Arnold's expedition into Canada in 1775, a difficult trek of over 500 miles in the middle of winter. Upon arriving before the Battle of Quebec, we were sent up the St. Lawrence River to make contact with General Richard Montgomery, who had taken Montreal, and escort him to Quebec. Montgomery liked the Aaron, and promoted him to Captain and added him to his staff as an aide-de-camp. After Montgomery was killed and the advance party thrown into confusion, Burr single-handedly gathered some of the soldiers and began an attack on the British lines. Overwhelmed by cannon fire, we were forced to retreat. Burr carried the body of Montgomery a short distance before retreating from the field. Our courage made us a national hero and earned us a place on Washington's staff in Manhattan, but we quit after two weeks because we wanted to return to the field.
A Founding Father, author of the Declaration of Independence, and the third President of the United States are all descriptors of the accomplished Thomas Jefferson. Mr. Jefferson has not only completed these successful feats, but he also managed to proficiently manage an astounding amount of other contributions to this country. Thomas Jefferson is associated not only with the founding of our strong nation, but he has completed a great many acts that have facilitated the growth of the United States. Thomas Jefferson accomplished numerous endeavors in his life, and this is why he is so respected and admired, even centuries after he was on the earth. Thomas Jefferson’s early life, contributions to the Revolution, and his life during and after
Aaron Burr was born February 6th 1756 in Newark, New Jersey. He was the son of Aaron Burr Sr. and Esther Burr. His parents died in 1757 leaving him and his younger sister as orphans. Years later he was sent to live with the family of William Shippen who was an American Physician from Philadelphia. Burr and his sister were then sent to live with their uncle where they spent the rest of their childhood years. Burr attended the College of New Jersey which is now known as Princeton University where he received a bachelor’s degree in arts at the age of 16. He then studied theology but soon changed his career path and began studying law. Burr studied law for a while but then the Revolutionary war came along and he admitted into the war and took part in Benedict Arnold’s expedition to Quebec. “He then achieved the rank of major and was appointed to serve under George Washington at his home in New York.” He eventually transferred and retired in 1779. A few years later Burr continued studying law and was admitted to the bar. He ended up opening his own practice and moving to New York City. In 1789 he became Attorney General of New York. In 1791 Burr became Senate and remained for six years. He later won a seat as state legislature, after losing his seat he decided to run for president. Burr ended up losing to Thomas Jefferson and became his vice president instead. In 1804 he was nominated to the governship of New York, but lost. 1
The Aaron Burr Trial of 1807, commonly referred to as the Burr Conspiracy, is the setting where Aaron Burr was charged three times over with treason. Burr was not tried the first or second time he was accused, but the third time he was tried in Richmond in 1807, still he was never convicted. Aaron Burr ⎼ the defendant ⎼ was one of the founding fathers of the new nation, as well as the third Vice President of America, he is best known though for his duel with Alexander Hamilton in 1804 which ended with Hamilton’s death. The trial judge was John Marshall ⎼ Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Finally, the man behind the prosecution was Burr’s own President, Thomas Jefferson ⎼ founding father, author of the Declaration of Independence,
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Described by Thomas Jefferson as “a man who never said a foolish thing in his life,” Roger Sherman was one of the wisest, most influential Founding Fathers of the United States of America. Although not receiving formal education, Sherman gained a keen cognition through life experiences and self-education. Having honest intention to help the public, Sherman progressed through political positions; he started as the first mayor of New Haven, and finished his career as a senator for Connecticut. In addition, Sherman was the only Founding Father who signed all the most crucial documents in the US history: the Continental Association, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution of the United
Madison received his primary education locally in his family’s home through tutoring by Donald Robertson who taught him mathematics and language. Madison then received his college education at Princeton University (then known as The College of New Jersey) in 1771. Despite his interest in law, Madison mostly studied language, sciences, and philosophy. It was not until after receiving his bachelor’s degree that he began to study politics for two years at princeton before returning to his Virginian tobacco plantation, Montpelier, where he continued his study of law and political science. (Montpelier.org, 1)
His father wanted him to study to become a minister but John desired to find another calling. He enjoyed rhetoric and public speaking and thought about being a lawyer but he did not think he was capable. He graduated from Harvard in 1755 with a BA degree. He started working as a school teacher in Worcester, Massachusetts. He then began studying law under James Putman after Putman took Adams to court sessions. He studied law at night and during the day he would teach. He was admitted into the bar at Braintree in 1758 and later opened h...
Jefferson graduated from college in 1762. A career in law appealed to him. In those days, there were no law schools. Young men aspiring to become attorneys studied with already established attorneys. Then they took a test. Those who passed became lawyers. Jefferson began his study under George Wythe, one of the most distinguished lawyers of the American colonies. Wythe guided him through a rigorous five year study.
"His mind was great and powerful, without being of the very first order; his penetration strong . . . Perhaps the strongest feature in his character was prudence, never acting until every circumstance, every consideration, was maturely weighed; refraining if he saw a doubt, but, when once decided, going through with his purpose, whatever obstacles opposed." (Thomas Jefferson, as cited in "George Washington," 2006, para.19) George Washington is one of the most recognized and famous leaders in all history of the United States of America. He contributed greatly to the establishment of this prosperous country, from leading the Revolutionary armies into battle, to running the country as the first president, Washington has set precedence and example for all who have and are yet to follow. He was a noble man who demonstrated characteristics one would expect from a hero figure. He was not power-hungry, but did things and played his role for the good of the country, for patriotic purposes, to help America become the success it is today. In March of 1783, the soldiers of the American military were restless, bored and in a terrible state of doubt and distrust concerning the newly formed congress of the country. When these soldiers joined the army, they were promised a certain amount of money according to their service, but by the war's end, congress was nearly broke and not in a position to pay them all they had earned. The soldiers planned a rebellion against congress for their unjust treatment, and attempted to hold an unauthorized meeting of the officers on the matter. Washington forbade the meeting, but called for one a few days later, in which he gave his speech concerning the Newburgh Conspiracy ("The Rise and Fall," 2006, para.2). General Washington was a highly respected man among his peers, soldiers, and fellow men. His opinions, approval, and presence alone were enough to validate many plans, documents, and meetings throughout his life, so it is no wonder that even simple words or acts performed by General Washington were respected, and more often than not, taken to heart by his audience; perhaps this is why it may seem surprising that one of the most important speeches he ever gave fell on relatively deaf ears, leaving the audience hesitant, confused, seemingly unaffected by his powerful use of diction, and emotional appeal.
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