ALEXANDER HAMILTON

In 1774, Hamilton
Born January 11, 1755 or goes to New York to study
1757 (exact year is at Kings College (later,
unknown), on the Island Figure 1 - Island of Nevis Columbia University), and
of Nevis, British West becomes captain of the
Indies to James Hamilton First Battalion, 5th field

and Rachel Fawcett
At 11, Hamilton begins artillery unit in 1776 during
Lavine as a bastard. the American
working for business-man
Nicholas Kruger as a Revolution.
clerk in his counting
house. Kruger is so
impressed he helps send Hamilton marries
Alexander Hamilton Elizabeth Schuler in
Hamilton to America for
was shot and killed
school. 1780, eventually having
himself in a duel against 8 kids together. In 1791,
political rival Aaron Hamilton would commit
Burr on July 11, 1804, Hamilton was adultery with Maria
where Hamilton was commissioned as Reynolds who extorted
Those who stand for nothing fall mortally wounded, Major General when war him; this destroyed his
dying the following threatened to break out with political career
for everything (Hamilton). afternoon at age 47. France in 1789. In 1801, his
oldest son Philip was killed

As a young boy, Hamilton had been wanting to prove in a duel after challenging Hamilton is made
himself, once writing to a friend that "[he] wish[es] there George Eaker, a lawyer Secretary of Treasury
was a war" who criticized Hamilton. by President George
In 1775, he is appointed Captain in Command of the New Washington, helping rid
York Provincial Company, fighting in battles of Long America of their debt following
From 1775-1783, Island, White Plains, and Trenton the war, and creating a national
Americans fought for In 1777, Hamilton fought the battles of Brandywine bank. He becomes one of the
their freedom from Creek, Germantown, and Princeton, later becoming most influential
British rule in the promoted to lieutenant general of the continental army Federalist leaders
American George Washington, impressed with his skills, made
Revolution, where

Hamilton his assistance and most trusted advisor
Figure 2 - The Duel Between Hamilton and Burr

Hamilton is eager to o Hamilton became restless at this desk job
fight and show off his In 1781, Hamilton led a victorious charge against the
abilities, quickly British in the Battle of Yorktown
becoming a respected HAMILTONS LEGACY
man.
Hamilton wanted a stronger federal government under

a new constitution, suggesting a reliable source of
Being one of the founding fathers, Hamiltons broad
revenue to help develop a powerful central government interpretation of Constitutional powers has influenced
He wrote 51 of 85 essays supporting the federalists;
Hamilton created his multiple generations of American leaders and political
these essays, written by himself, John Jay, and James
own law practice in Madison, strongly influenced the ratification of the theorists. (boundless) He was a huge factor in creating
New York, becoming economic stability for the newly independent nation of
constitution, and later became The Federalist Papers
actively involved in As Secretary of Treasury, Hamilton took all the state America. Even before that, he was crucial in the victories
of the American Revolution, which may not have been
public and political debt from the war and named it a national debt,
affairs, and ranked eventually helping rid much of this debt by instituting a as successful as it was without his leadership. His
among U.S Presidents federal tax collection system, all while helping the political views helped shaped America, in both
most sought after United States develop credit with other nations negative and positive ways. Advising the first two
advisors, eventually Hamilton created the first national bank, the Bank of presidents on many issues, Hamilton influenced many
appointed the first America, as well as the U.S. mint, helping stabilize the different political issues over the years. Although he
Secretary of Treasury U.S. economy
was not an author of the American Constitution, many
under Washingtons Hamilton believed that the Constitution gave him of his ideas were implemented in, and he helped
presidency, becoming authority to create economic policies that strengthened ensure that it was eventually ratified. Through
a federalist supporter the central government creating a national bank, a mint, establishing a gold-
and leader. Many of Hamiltons actions and proposals sparked based dollar, ensuring war debt was paid, and creating
Republican outrage a tax on luxury products (eg. whiskey), Hamilton built
up the economic status of America, leading it to be
Hamilton helped shape Washingtons foreign policy what it is now; one of the most powerful nations in the
based on American self-interest, advising Washington world. His strong political views also is one of the
to create the Neutrality Proclamation reasons that Americas politics were split into
o In 1793, when both Britain and France different parties, which is something that heavily
In 1789, the French were demanding American support, the defines American Politics to this day. Joan Hinde
Revolution began; this Neutrality Proclamation declared Stewart, leader of Hamilton College believes
became an issue for America would not get entangled in
Hamilton represents exactly what [America]
America as both France foreign affairs, and instead would remain
represents. (politico) Although there is a great deal of
and Britain believed impartial to both nations
America should controversy in the ethics and benefits of what
help fight. Alexander Hamilton did, his significance to America
There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, is undeniable. From being ingrained on the American
that makes human nature rise above ten-dollar bill, to starring in an extremely popular
itself, in acts of bravery and heroism Broadway musical, Alexander Hamiltons legacy will
continue to help define the United States of America.
Figure 3 - Neutrality Proclamation, 1793 (Hamilton).