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he (a Republican who was willing to desert Jefferson and join the Federalists) was accused of treason because he killed Hamilton (leader of the Federalists)

they ran against each other in running for governor of New York and Hamilton won (he ran against Burr because he felt that Burr was unfit for the job)

Burr was angered and challenged Hamilton to a duel and Hamilton died the next day (Burr shot Hamilton)

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