At first‚ the idea of a hip-hop Broadway musical about a Founding Father may strike certain people as silly and absurd‚ but when “Hamilton: An American Musical” debuted in 2015‚ it became an overnight hit. This show about Alexander Hamilton’s life has not only changed the way I see American history‚ but also has surprisingly influenced me as a writer. “Hamilton” is a rare production to hit Broadway. Nothing like this has been done before‚ which is why the musical is so groundbreaking. It has inspired
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Alexander Hamilton: Triumphs and Tragedies By Matt Flood To die a tragic death by the hand of another man- to carve ones way through destiny and shape one’s future from the humblest of beginnings- to forge a legacy by a medium only those heralded as our countries "Forefathers" have per chanced to meddle with- these are the makings and the foundations for which great men and the dreams of our country rely upon. Everyone has heard the name Alexander Hamilton‚ but few are familiar with his
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Chapter 8 Questions 1. Identify the major parts of Hamilton’s financial plan‚ who supported these proposals‚ and why they aroused such passionate opposition. • Alexander Hamilton was brought in by Thomas Jefferson to lead the Treasury Department. Hamilton’s instant goal was to initiate our nation’s financial stability. Also‚ to revitalize economic development and bring the country’s most financial interest to government support. He believed that the aim of national greatness could happen if the
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first three articles describe the three branches of the federal government. The first branch is legislative‚ which consists of a Congress that is formed by a Senate and a House of Representatives. The second branch is executive‚ which consists of the office of the President of the United States. The third branch is judicial‚ which is primarily made up of the Supreme Court. All three articles first define the standards at which each branch is operated‚ and then further describes the
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Alexander Hamilton was born on January 11‚ 1757 in the British West Indies by James and Rachel Hamilton. The parents Throughout Alexander’s childhood‚ he only lived with his brother and mother in St. Croix. His mother educated both of them until she passed away in 1768. This forced the boys to become orphans and work at a young age. At 12‚ Alexander became a clerk‚ allowing him to show how exceptional he was at his job. Alexander was very smart and from all the education his mother taught him‚ he
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After creating a Bill of Rights‚ the new United States congress turned its focus to the issue of financing the new government. Alexander Hamilton was hired to be the Treasury Secretary by president George Washington. Hamilton made it his duty to develop an economic structure for the United States that would ensure public confidence in the government’s financial affairs. Hamilton didn’t want to implement the constitution verbatim rather using the loose interpretation of it. He believed that a solid central
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incorporated into our system. Thus changing how we are governed today. Two of the most famous political stances in our history had very different views on how our government should be established and how it should forever be ran. Alexander Hamilton has always been remembered for his strong
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Federalist‚ No. 15 Alexander Hamilton In the Federalist paper No. 15‚ Alexander Hamilton argues that a stronger central government is needed. He believes that without a strong central government we will not hold the country together politically and economically. I think he is right‚ without a strong central government the Union will be powerless. For Hamilton‚ the problem in government was the principle of legislation for states which creates multiple sovereigns. Hamilton argues that the national
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tension. Alexander Hamilton is going to die today. Once Burr’s boat is docked on the shore of the Heights of Weehawken‚ the set duelling ground‚ they sit and wait. Hamilton’s boat arrives just before seven‚ the rays of the sun following his back as his crew docks the boat. Hamilton and Burr share a look before turning away towards their seconds. There is a fire behind Burr’s eyes; Hamilton doesn’t know what to take from
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The assassination of Alexander Hamilton was unjust because he fought for the rights of people such as voting rights… (Specific people)... although many people believed that he had a thing against freedman because he was a slave owner himself. After being in jail trying to convince people that freedman should not have full citizenship rights such as said in “on Reconstruction” (Groff 1). This was a thing that was like a review on Alexander hamilton talking about the things that he did from the early
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