What Is Alexander Hamilton's Legacy
The Legacy of Alexander Hamilton
“Those who stand for nothing fall for anything.” This is quoted by Alexander Hamilton. Throughout our legacy unit we have been looking at different celebrities, political figures, and many others to see how they have impacted our world. One of those legacies is Alexander Hamilton. Alexander Hamilton was the first secretary of the treasury and has left a huge legacy in the U.S.
On January 11th 1757 Alexander Hamilton was born in the British West Indies on the Island of Nevis(“Alexander Hamilton: Biography”). At this time, the caribbean was a desolate place of famine and disease. Alexander’s mother was Rachel Fawcett Lavie, the wife to John Lavien a farmer. They had a son together named Peter, Alexander's step-brother. …show more content…
An enrolled into King’s College (Modern Day Columbia University). Though Hamilton was sent to New York for academic purposes, with a evolution brewing Hamilton found himself more interested in politics. In 1774 Hamilton wrote his first political letter. This letter was pro-patriot and was against the British loyalists(“Alexander Hamilton Biography”). Hamilton left King’s College before graduating to join the patriot army. In 1775 he joined the New York Artillery Company and fought in the battles of Long Island, White Plains, and Trenton. In 1777 he fought in the battles of Brandywine Creek, Germantown, and Princeton.He was promoted to lieutenant colonel of the continental army in 1780. Later that year on December 14th Hamilton would marry Elizabeth (Eliza or Betsy) Schuyler at the Schuyler Mansion (“Eliza Schuyler Hamilton: Alexander Hamilton’s Beloved Wife”). He had only met Eliza a few months prior. Eliza Schuler was the daughter of the wealthy general Philip Schuyler. Her sibling include Angelica, Margarita, Philip, and John. In the eyes of many of the townspeople, they were the perfect couple. Sometime during this Alexander was promoted to being aide-de-camp to George Washington. While Hamilton was working his desk job he meant John Laurens, a patriot from South Carolina. John was an abolitionist just like Hamilton, they became great friends fast. Hamilton also met Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier de …show more content…
Though he has been forgotten over many years and was about to be taken off the 10 dollar bill, he was brought back to life by Lin Manuel Miranda. Lin Manuel Miranda wrote a 42 song Broadway hit, that has reached the top of the charts all over the world. Lin Manuel Miranda has brought fame to Hamilton’s story. Today, though Hamilton may not be alive and not know the legacy that he left but he has definitely played a huge part in the shaping of our
“Those who stand for nothing fall for anything.” This is quoted by Alexander Hamilton. Throughout our legacy unit we have been looking at different celebrities, political figures, and many others to see how they have impacted our world. One of those legacies is Alexander Hamilton. Alexander Hamilton was the first secretary of the treasury and has left a huge legacy in the U.S.
On January 11th 1757 Alexander Hamilton was born in the British West Indies on the Island of Nevis(“Alexander Hamilton: Biography”). At this time, the caribbean was a desolate place of famine and disease. Alexander’s mother was Rachel Fawcett Lavie, the wife to John Lavien a farmer. They had a son together named Peter, Alexander's step-brother. …show more content…
An enrolled into King’s College (Modern Day Columbia University). Though Hamilton was sent to New York for academic purposes, with a evolution brewing Hamilton found himself more interested in politics. In 1774 Hamilton wrote his first political letter. This letter was pro-patriot and was against the British loyalists(“Alexander Hamilton Biography”). Hamilton left King’s College before graduating to join the patriot army. In 1775 he joined the New York Artillery Company and fought in the battles of Long Island, White Plains, and Trenton. In 1777 he fought in the battles of Brandywine Creek, Germantown, and Princeton.He was promoted to lieutenant colonel of the continental army in 1780. Later that year on December 14th Hamilton would marry Elizabeth (Eliza or Betsy) Schuyler at the Schuyler Mansion (“Eliza Schuyler Hamilton: Alexander Hamilton’s Beloved Wife”). He had only met Eliza a few months prior. Eliza Schuler was the daughter of the wealthy general Philip Schuyler. Her sibling include Angelica, Margarita, Philip, and John. In the eyes of many of the townspeople, they were the perfect couple. Sometime during this Alexander was promoted to being aide-de-camp to George Washington. While Hamilton was working his desk job he meant John Laurens, a patriot from South Carolina. John was an abolitionist just like Hamilton, they became great friends fast. Hamilton also met Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier de …show more content…
Though he has been forgotten over many years and was about to be taken off the 10 dollar bill, he was brought back to life by Lin Manuel Miranda. Lin Manuel Miranda wrote a 42 song Broadway hit, that has reached the top of the charts all over the world. Lin Manuel Miranda has brought fame to Hamilton’s story. Today, though Hamilton may not be alive and not know the legacy that he left but he has definitely played a huge part in the shaping of our