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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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Why did Alexander Hamilton support Thomas Jefferson and not Aaron Burr?
Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr were bitter political rivals. Hamilton thought Burr was dishonest, disreputable and dangerous, which may or may not have been the truth, but was certainly Hamilton's belief.
Hamilton developed animosity toward Burr when Burr won election to Congress, beating Alexander Hamilton's father-in-law, Philip Schuyler, who was the incumbent. Hamilton carried a grudge, undermined Burr whenever the opportunity arose, and was determined to ruin Burr's political career.
Alexander Hamilton supported Thomas Jefferson because he hated Jefferson slightly less than he hated Burr. When the results of the election were finalized, Hamilton said, "At least Jefferson is honest."
What did Alexander do for the nation?
Served in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, helped write the Federalist papers, and was first Secretary of the Treasury.
Hamilton's objection to Jefferson's strict interpretation of the Constitution
Lois Hamilton died on December 23, 1999, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil of suicide by overdose.
It was an artistic decision based on the choice of painting or engraving used as the model for each bill. There's no right or wrong, forwards or reverse, just different.
The same statement applies to coins. The decision to face the portrait in a particular direction is purely arbitrary.
What three places where named after Alexander Hamilton?
Hamilton, Ohio
Hamilton County, Ohio
Hamilton College
Separation of power vs fusion of power..which is better and why?
Separation of power is better; although fusion of power probably runs more smoothly. When power is separated it is much harder for one branch to get too powerful.
Why did Alexander Hamilton argue the US could still charter a bank?
He argued there are both implied and expressly enumerated powers, and that both types of powers are delegated to the national government.
How did Alexander hamilton plan to handle the national debt?
by selling government bonds to fund the debt
Why did Alexander Hamilton called democracy a mobocracy?
This question is very good but there is nothing to be told why Alex Hamilton called democracy a mobocracy it could be that everyone back then did not believe democracy was something good to take in at the time and our founding father opiled that opinion besides bejamin franklin. I'm writing a paper about what i or anybody else thinks what we would tell the founding fathers if we were there at that time and knew all the information we know today.Thank you for reading this long message for I know I don't have an answer i hope this helped a little thank you and please go on with the okay lives we have today.
What is the importance of separation of power?
Separation of powers is important because it prevent any group or institution in the government from gaining too much power.
How do historians view Alexander Hamilton?
they viewed him as a successful secretary since he established a financial plan for the new nation that was in a drastic debt. = ] hope that helped!
No. Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury, and never sat on the Supreme Court. The person you're thinking of is fourth Chief Justice John Marshall.
Who played Alexander hamilton in hamilton?
Lin-Manuel Miranda played Hamilton in the Original Broadway Production.
