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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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Where did Hamilton work as secretary of treasury?

September 11th to fall of 1790 on Wall Street and Broadway in NYC. From the fall of 1790 till January 31, 1795 at 100 S 3rd Street in Philadelphia on the corner with Chestnut Street. His first Bank of the US still stands next door.

What is Hamilton's economic plan?

One of the great problems of the Articles of the Confederation was the government's financial problem. Alexander Hamilton, who was the secretary of the treasury, had a new plan to fix US finances.

1) Pay of the national war debt, and have the government assume states individual debt.

2) impose high tariffs on imported goods (to protect the nations industries).

3) Create a national bank. Congress did adopt Hamilton's plan, they just made some adjustments.

Why did southern farmers oppose Hamilton's plans for the economy?

They were afraid of a strong central government with economic powers controlled by the rich. He made a deal with them. He was responsible for creating the First Bank of the United States modeled on the Bank of England. Jefferson and Madison collaborated against Hamilton's Federalist Party in the 1790's.

What was Alexander Hamilton's birthday?

Alexander Hamilton's birthday was January 11, 1755 or 1757. The exact year is unknown. He died on July 12, 1804, in New York City, New York, at the age of 49 or 47.

Who had a bigger impact on the development of the US Jefferson or Hamilton?

It is obviously Thomas Jefferson because he is one of the founding fathers of the United States and he purchased the Louisiana purchase from Napoleon of France to have the western half of America

Why did Alexander Hamilton help run a shipping company?

Alexander Hamilton helped run Beekman and Cruger, an import-export company that did business with the American colonies, to support himself after his mother died of scarlet fever when he was thirteen years old.

What changes to the Constitution would the founding Fathers make in light of the current War On Terrorism?

I don't think its really possible to answer that question. The framers developed the constitution based on their experiences in the culture of the 18th century enlightenment. There is no way to tell how they would react to modern circumstances. They wrote the constitution to be flexible in its interpretation so that it could be applied to changing circumstances. They might be very surprised to learn that it has lasted, with very little change, for over 200 years. Michael Montagne

What Greek God is Alexander Hamilton most like?

Ploutos, god of wealth, for the fact that Alexander Hamilton was Secretary of the Treasury of the United States and a economist as well as a political philosopher.

How did Hamilton plan to raise money?

Alexander Hamilton wanted a protective tariff to protect American industry.

When did Kipp Hamilton die?

Kipp Hamilton died on January 29, 1981, in Beverly Hills, California, USA of breast cancer.

Who is known for his duel with Alexander Hamilton and vice president under Thomas Jefferson?

Aaron Burr is known for his duel against Alexander Hamilton during Thomas Jefferson's presidency.

What has the author Alexander Hamilton Frey written?

Alexander Hamilton Frey has written:

'Cases on labor law' -- subject(s): Cases, Labor contract, Labor laws and legislation, Labor unions, United States, United States. National Labor Relations Board

'Cases and statutes on business associations' -- subject(s): Cases, Corporation law, Partnership

'Cases and materials on corporations and partnerships'

'Commentaries on Business Associations' -- subject(s): Corporation law

What was Alexander Hamilton's view on yeoman farmers?

Alexander Hamilton was a Federalist, in favor of a strong central government and more commercial and industrial expansion. The yeoman farmer was considered a symbol of Jefferson's Republican party, which favored local government and agrarian economy.

Thomas Jefferson opposed some of Alexander Hamilton's programs because Jefferson believed that?

A.) The common bond of a substantial national debt would serve to unify the different states.

B.) The French alliance threatened to spread the violence of the French Revolution to America.

C.) The federal government should encourage manufacturing and industry.

D.) Hamilton's programs were weakening the military strength of the nation.

E.) Hamilton's programs favored wealthy financial interests.

E, because according to Hamilton's plan, the farming areas would be left out in the big banks, causing the wealthy people to be favored. Jefferson wanted everyone to be treated equally in the bank system.

What state did John Jay and Alexander Hamilton lead the fight for ratification?

Alexander Hamilton led the fight for ratification with support from John Jay over a 6-week period in Poughkeepsie,

NY. It resulted in successful ratification on July 26, 1788 against strong opposition

. The 11th state to do so.

What was Alexander Hamilton's position on bank of the US?

alexander hamiltons veiw on the bank of the U.S. was that he felt that people needed a place to store their money