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Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury under President George Washington. In the Revolutionary War he fought alongside General Washington and served as his confidential aide. As the leader of the Federalist Party, he worked to create a strong central government for the new United States. He died in a duel with Aaron Burr.
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the federalist was the name of the essays James Madison, Alexander Hamilton ,and John Jay wrote.
What did Alexander Hamilton support?
establishing the first national bank of the United States as a way to manage money across state borders
Did Alexander Hamilton start the whiskey rebellion?
Hamilton thought it would help decrease national debt and raise funds for treasury.
What was Alexander Hamilton's views on banking?
Yes. In 1791, Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, proposed chartering the First Bank of the United States to handle the country's financial transactions and debt. He also believed the US should establish its own Mint to create government-backed currency. Both Thomas Jefferson and James Madison opposed the idea, but Congress passed a bill allowing the charter and George Washington signed it into law.
Why was Alexander Hamilton so important in American history?
This is a long answer, but in simple terms, Alexander Hamilton was the First Secretary of the Treasury. He established a Federal Bank, created a system by which the national debt could be paid, and established a national credit that allowed for America to evolve into one of the greatest economic powerhouses in history. After leaving office, Hamilton kept in touch with Washinton officials and Washinton himself. He also wrote Washington's farewell address. Hamilton also co-authored "The Federalist," a series of essays encouraging the ratification of the US Constitution. Hamilton authored most of the the essays. The collection of papers were the driving force in the ratification of the constitution and were one of the greatest factors aiding in its acceptance. In addition, he was a part of a major case in 1803, Croswell v People, that greatly influences how people are tried for libel. He was the brightest and most influential Founding Father, having the greatest impact on modern economy, constitutional law, and the was America is perceived today.
Why didn't Alexander Hamilton run for President?
He was not a US Native born person. He was born in Barbados.
HOWEVER, he was a citizen of the US at the time of the adoption of the constitution which made him eligible!
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Contrary to popular belief, Hamilton's birth on the Isle of Nevis in the West Indies would not have prevented him from becoming President. A provision in Article II of the Constitution exempted from the "natural born citizen" requirement all men who were citizens when the Constitution was adopted.
Hamilton had lived in America since 1772, fought under General (later President) Washington in the Revolutionary War, was one of the Framers of the Constitution, and became first Secretary of the Treasury.
He was eligible to run for office, but had made many political enemies and was further hampered by the waning popularity of his Federalist Party before the opportunity presented itself. Further, Hamilton's political career was cut short by his early death resulting from a duel with Vice-President Aaron Burr in July 1804.
Article II, Section 1:
No person except a natural born citizen, or a citizen of the United States, at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the office of President; neither shall any person be eligible to that office who shall not have attained to the age of thirty five years, and been fourteen Years a resident within the United States.
-----Just like all presidents before Van Buren, he was born a British subject (because the US did not exist when they were born...) but WAS eligible since he was a US citizen at the time the constitution was adopted.
If Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson got into a fight who would win and why?
The answer is a tossup, if the question is asking about verbal combat, not an actual fight. Thomas Jefferson hated and avoided conflict, and usually said very little, but he was always listening to what other people were saying. Jefferson was one of those people who would remember a remark and bring it up five years later to your discredit, which was exactly what he did with Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton was volatile, thrived on conflict and usually had much to say. In retaliation to any insult he would come back with a longwinded, sharp-tongued answer, but he would often come to regret it later.
In the short term, Hamilton would win, but he would make several remarks he'd come to regret. In the long term, Jefferson would win, because he would remember the remarks, bring them up again later, and twist the context around as to make Hamilton sound worse than he actually was.
What was Alexander Hamilton's position on protective tariffs?
Alexander Hamilton favored protective tariffs because it was an essential part of his financial plan. By protecting America's infant domestic economy, he won the favor of the wealthy classes (merchants and manufacturers).
What were Alexander Hamilton and goals?
make the United States a major commercial and military power.
Was Alexander Hamilton a friend of George Washington?
They were friends but not really close friends. Marquis De Lafayette volunteered to help the Americans in the war without receiving any compensation. Washington took him under his wing and admired his bravery after the Marquis was shot at the Battle of Brandywine and continued to fight. The Marquis was not only regarded a hero in America but also in France. Since the war, they exchanged letters many times. He made a lot of American friends including Thomas Jefferson. whom he was closest to.
Alexander Hamilton propose fix the economic problems?
Alexander Hamilton wrote a very important document to make a new law that everyone would have to suck his toes. Everyone hated the idea at first however some people found that mayo made his toes taste so much better. To this day on March 23 is National Suck Toes Day!! who's down to suck my toes?? Just kidding i suck my own toes! This clearly shows I have to much time on my hands... That's sad :(
NovaNet: It balanced monarchy with republicanism
estsblished a sound financial plan for the new ation
Who was Alexander Hamilton'e foe?
Perhaps not a foe, but Hamilton had strong enough feelings about Aaron Burr that he fought a duel with him. Hamilton died and the sitting Vice President was disgraced as result of having killed him.
When New York State met to consider ratifying the U.S. Constitution, there were 46 against it and only 19 for it. There were a number of speeches and strategies that were required to gain ratification by a vote of 30 to 27. Toward the end of the six week session, the word got distributed (often attributed to Alexander Hamilton, but I haven't been able to find proof - though it would be reasonable to assume) that NYC would secede and join the union, leaving the rest of NYS with a much weakened state since NYC was a well-to-do part of the state.
What did Alexander Hamilton think of the federal government?
a small sensitive men who are intellegent---->an elite group
Who was Alexander Hamilton family?
Alexander Hamilton's father was a Scottish merchant who abandoned the family. His name was James Hamilton. Rachel Faucet Lavien was the mother of Alexander Hamilton. His wife's name was Elizabeth Schuyler and his son's name was William Stephen Hamilton.
Did Alexander Hamilton shoot first in the duel with Aaron Burr?
Not really. Aaron Burr challenged Alexander Hamilton to a duel, but Alexander Hamilton intentionally provoked Burr's anger. Both men shared responsibility for Hamilton's death.
Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton belonged to rival political parties, but were on good social terms until Burr defeated Hamilton's father-in-law, Philip Schuyler, in the US Senate race of 1791. Schuyler had been the incumbent Senator from New York, and Hamilton took the defeat badly. The animosity between the two men simmered over several years, but turned to outright hatred after the Presidential election of 1800.
The only political parties at the turn of the 19th-century were the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans. The parties allowed more than one candidate to run for President; no one intentionally ran for Vice-President. When the Electoral College voted, whichever candidate received the most votes became President; the one who received the second greatest number of votes became Vice-President, even if the President and Vice-President represented different parties.
The incumbent President, Federalist John Adams, had become unpopular and lost to Democratic-Republicans Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, who each received the same number of votes. The House of Representatives was responsible resolving the tie. After the House cast 36 tied votes, Alexander Hamilton, who was something of a schemer and manipulator, used his influence to sway the decision in favor of Jefferson.
In 1804, after Burr had been defeated in the New York Gubernatorial race (largely due to Hamilton's political tricks), he learned Hamilton had allegedly made some "despicable" comments about Burr's character. The particulars are unknown because Hamilton's insults were only implied, not quoted.
A man named Dr. Cooper wrote a private letter to an acquaintance, and the letter was somehow leaked to a newspaper. The part Burr found offensive was:
"Genl. Hamilton and Judge Kent have declared in substance that they looked upon Mr. Burr to be a dangerous man, and one who ought not to be trusted with the reins of Government. I could detail to you a still more despicable opinion which General Hamilton has expressed of Mr. Burr."
Burr exchanged several letters with Alexander Hamilton requesting -- then demanding -- an apology, but Hamilton only taunted Burr, pretending innocence. Burr's anger eventually escalated to the point of challenging Hamilton to a duel to defend his honor.
Hamilton accepted, but history tells us he fired first and deliberately threw away the shot, striking a tree limb about fourteen feet above and four feet wide of Burr's head. Burr either believed Hamilton intended to shoot him, or simply took advantage of an opportunity (the truth has never been determined), and fired directly at Hamilton, hitting him in the abdomen. Hamilton sustained organ damage and a severed spinal cord, and died the next day, July 12, 1804.
How did Alexander Hamilton feel about democracy?
Alexander Hamilton hated democracy, because it was, at the time, known as a horrendous form of government. This is why, technically, America is run as a Constitutional Republic, though the ideals of democracy are still held as important to the people of the nation.
Did Alexander Hamilton believe in loose construction?
because he was for manufacturing and not for farming. Jefferson was a strict constructionist and he was for farming. hamilton was a loose constructionist also because he thought that elastic clause is not looking for a strict govt. Jefferson wanted a srtict govt. and did what the constitution said exactly how it is said....that is all. :) no lies... no junk.... real constitution stuff.
Alexander Hamilton's loose interpretation of the constitution was based on the broad use of what?
alexander mmg
Did Alexander Hamilton sign the Declaration of Independence?
No. Alexander Hamilton faught in the Revolutionary Army, served as an aid-de camp for George Washinton, and eventually became the firt Secretary of the Treasury. However, he was not a prominent political figure during the time of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
How many of the 56 signers of the Constitution were ordained pastors?
David Barton of www.wallbuilders.com will have that answer. I have heard him give the number on radio interviews.
>The following website says it was 27-- but I think it is more. Check with David Barton's site above. Good luck!http://www.cwfa.org/familyvoice/2001-11/20-24.asp
