Similarities Between Hamilton And Aaron Burr

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Paragraph 3: Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr are similar people but both live different lives. They both became orphans at a very young age. Alex was born on January 11, 1755 in Nevis. He was always energetic. Early on when Alex was young, James Hamilton Sr. left them. Then another blow when Alex’s had first fell ill with a fever when Alex was 11. She died on February 19, 1768. His parents were poor and he was born illegitimately. Hamilton and his brother James were now forced by the court to live with their cousin, Peter Lytton, but short after, he committed suicide. Then another hit when Uncle James Lytton died as well. “Alex and James were now alone and homeless” (St. George, 6) Everyone they loved had died or left. Aaron Burr had very

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