Alexander Hamilton, the man of the ten dollar bill and one of the founding fathers of the United States of America, Alexander was a man that anyone could look up to because of his diligent mindset. Alexander was like the Chris Cbum of his time, motivating people forward and to work harder. Alexander Hamilton was a man of diligence and brilliance, who, despite his imperfections, would wrestle with problems that came his way. 1 .Alexander Hamilton was a man of diligence from the source Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History “Hamilton wrote a series of essays which were published in a New York newspaper between October 1787 and May 1788. These essays, comprising The Federalist Papers, effectively argued the case for a strong national government.” …show more content…
Alexander Hamilton “and to two collaborators, James Madison, the delegate from Virginia, and John Jay, the secretary of foreign affairs, to write The Federalist, a series of 85 essays in defense of the Constitution and republican government” when Hamiltion was put under the heaviest pressure he could make the impossible possible. 2. Alexander Hamilton was a man of brilliance, from source Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History “Hamilton's last years were spent in the midst of political turmoil. Through various political intrigues he managed to sow dissension in his own Federalist party and to incur the enmity of several important political leaders in both the Federalist and Republican parties” As shown Hamilton could handle most problems where others would fail From source Ann, McGill, Sarah. Alexander Hamilton “studied law and was admitted to practice in July 1782. A few months later the New York legislature elected him to the Continental Congress” in just a few short months Hamolton was able to perfect the law an show just how well he has howe it 3. who, despite his imperfections, from source Ann, McGill, Sarah. Alexander …show more content…
If we reinforced diligence as kids then we wouldn't be dragged when kids are going through hard times. Works Cited Alexander Hamilton “https://go.gale.com/ps/retrieve.do?resultListType=RELATED_DOCUMENT&searchType=ts&userGroupName=scschools&inPS=true&contentSegment=&prodId=BIC&docId=GALE|K1667000078&it=r” “John P. Kaminski. Alexander Hamilton” : From Obscurity to Greatness. Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 2016. EBSCOhost, “discovery.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=bfc2c2c4-b4b0-3bd9-9c38-fa7039a22aca”. “Ann, McGill, Sarah. Alexander Hamilton (Great Neck Publishing), Feb. 2023, p. 1–N.PAG. EBSCOhost, “discovery.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=9e1ac791-efc7-3f18-b0f6-a1401af652f2”. Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 22 Oct. 2020. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Alexander-Hamilton/39033. Accessed 24 Apr. 2023. "Alexander Hamilton." Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History, edited by Thomas Carson and Mary Bonk, Gale, 1999. Gale In Context: Biography, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K1667000078/BIC?u=scschools&sid=bookmark-BIC&xid=bee4e774. Accessed 24 Apr.
Looking back on the most recent election driven by partisan rancor, many Americans may be cursing Hamilton and Jefferson, the two men responsible for the creation of political parties. But, without the contributions of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson the United States economy, principles, laws and shape of the nation would not be as stable. Alexander Hamilton had fought in the revolutionary war. When he started serving as Secretary of the Treasury under George Washington America was drowning in debt. Alexander Hamilton proposed a financial plan involving the establishment of a national bank, the assumption of state debts, creating a paper currency and setting tariffs on imports to increase government revenue.
Throughout Alexander Hamilton’s life he was thoroughly involved in American Politics and was always involved in the latest issues in some way or form. As soon as Hamilton arrived in America he began to investigate the ever-growing tensions between England and America. One of Hamilton’s first known political pieces was on the Boston Tea Party in which he endorsed the unity of colonies and denounced the port closure and un-fair taxations. After this he started to gain a reputation for publishing anti-British pieces. Another well-known piece were the Farmer Refuted essays in which he insisted on colonial unity with an extreme confidence in his views.
Alexander Hamilton (2004), written by Ron Chernow delineates America's most disputable Founding Father. The book gives a wide perspective on early America, with top to bottom accentuation on Hamilton's whole life, achievements and his relationship to certain Founders. Prior to reading this book, I considered Hamilton to be an amazing yet oppressive man who was much of the time involved in conflicts with other Founders. I recall that he advocated a stronger central government, protectionism, mercantilism, and a national bank. Additionally, I knew that he composed parts of the Constitution and wrote the vast majority of The Federalist Papers.
In the early stages of our country, Alexander Hamilton played a key role in developing a unified government which portrayed the early republican conservative values. He aspired to abolish slavery in support of human freedoms, as did many of his colleagues. However his ideas regarding the new government did not gain their full support. Hamilton was not unknown for his political theories; he was a practical man who was able to articulate his ideas into practice. Alexander Hamilton’s ideas of government were morally realistic, grounded in the belief that people prioritized themselves above all else; people are selfish.
Checklist / Scoresheet Alexander Hamilton By: Rivaan Tharwani Table of Contents Introduction: All About the American Revolution Chapter 1: All About Alexander Hamilton Chapter 2: Day in the Life of Alexander Hamilton Chapter 3: Why was Alexander Hamilton Important in The American Revolution Chapter 4: All about Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of Treasury of the United States, had a lot going for himself being a man that came from poverty to success, and he was a man “all powerful and fails at nothing which he attempts” admitted a congressman in 1791 (Tindall and Shi). Born in the Caribbean in the West Indies, abandoned by his father and orphaned at the age of 13 by his late mother who had died. Later moved to New York, became a lawyer and transitioned to nationalism thus giving him the important role of handling the weight of the debt America had accumulated $54 million deep after the Revolutionary War (Digital History). Hamilton saw the need for some financial credit to be given to America and he had the right idea by proposing a National Bank to his first president George Washington. Word dispersed of that proposal leading a
Alexander Hamilton enjoyed politics so much that he wanted to extend his political life. He was the secretary of the treasury for six years 1789 to 1795. When he returned to Manhattan he was looked upon as one of the city’s most prestigious attorneys. Hamilton was still focused on creating a strong central government. In 1787 he arranged a meeting with other delegates to talk about ideas and trying to make attempts to fix the Articles of Confederation.
“Alexander Hamilton, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention and major author of the Federalist papers, was the United States' first secretary of the treasury” (Biography.com). From the Revolutionary War to his fatal death, Alexander Hamilton did many things throughout his life and is one of the many people that helped develop the first political party called the Federalists. All of this began on January 11th, on the island of Nevis, in the British West Indies, when Alexander Hamilton was born. The exact year of Alexander’s birth is unknown, but it is estimated that he was born in either 1755 or 1757. He was the result of an affair with his mother, Rachel Fawcett Lavine, and a Scottish trader that soon abandoned them.
Thesis: The paper proceeding this sentence will go on to recognize a multitude of Alexander Hamilton’s achievements and economic plans to determine their effect on the nation’s economic and financial systems. Introduction: Alexander Hamilton is often said to be one of the father’s and main contributors to the current economic system of America. This paper will provide a short summary of Hamilton’s early life and his achievements to give the reader insight into events the influenced his life and skills in economics Many achievements and influential works listed in this paper range from his earlier works in the late 1770’s, more significant projects in the 1790’s. Hamilton’s economic plan will also be analyzed to find the change in America’s economy from an ununified nation with large unpayable debts, to one with a more stable economy and government and unified currency. Before We Begin: Before examining Hamilton’s plans and the everlasting effects on America’s economy we must first understand America’s financial and economical standing after the Revolutionary War.
The more Hamilton worked for Washington, the more he realized and learned how weak the government was. Eventually after Hamilton’s military and law career, he finally decided to settle down into politics and government. “Hamilton's political agenda entailed establishing a stronger federal government under a new Constitution” (Biography.com). In the year of 1787, in Philadelphia, many came together such as John Jay, James Madison and more to “write a series of essays defending the proposed Constitution, now known as The Federalist Papers”
“Those who stand for nothing fall for anything.” This quote by Alexander Hamilton shows his desire to leave a legacy, just like the focus of our unit. Throughout our legacy unit we have been looking at different celebrities, political figures, and many other types of people to see how they have impacted our world. The legacy that will be covered in this paper is the legacy of Alexander Hamilton. Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury and has left a huge legacy in the U.S.
As the book of Alexander Hamilton is read, the reader can gain the information needed to decipher the descriptive early years of his life. His early years provide a structure on how the interpretation of Hamilton as a young boy throughout his adulthood can benefit the reader in understanding how he grew up as a child to his relationships with others from how we viewed his past. The book can demonstrate to all the accomplishments that Alexander Hamilton will be forever remembered for throughout history. Alexander Hamilton has been a huge structure in the life of many with his vast accomplishments from the historical notes that have been archived for all to read and enjoy. As presented in the introduction, the book by Richard Brookhiser, “Alexander
Alexander Hamilton (2004) is a detailed true story of one of the most important figures in American history. It is based on Hamilton’s early life. As a politician, as a revolutionary war hero, and the first treasury secretary, Hamilton dedicated his life and intellect to unifying and strengthening the United States. Hamilton in truth did perhaps more than any other one person to secure the power of the American Union. Though he was never president, he was a hero deemed as a true founding father, title he kept till his death.
Bold, reasonable, and helpful are just a few words that represents Alexander Hamilton was a hero. America in 1755 was sinking into a pit of unrecognizable debt. Hamilton was a politician with big dreams and many supporters. The country was unstable due to many actions, one being the separation between the North and the South; dividing them into dangerous political parties. Many feared that although they had just finished a war that the country was falling into yet another one, but this time against themselves.
In 1777, Hamilton had become George Washington’s assistant. In the year of 1788 he convinced New Yorkers to ratify the U.S Constitution. He then became the secretary if the treasury. He was a founding father, served in the military, studied law, was involved in politics and government. He is also on U.S currency (10-dollar bill) who was never a president.