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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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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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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Alexander Hamilton; a man that’s known mostly for being the main character of the musical of the same name‚ being on the ten dollar bill‚ and writing fifty-one of the eighty-five Federalist Papers. When one thinks of him‚ more often than not‚ one of these three things will come to mind‚ or some combination of the three. But‚ really‚ he did so much more than that in his surprisingly not-so-well known occupation; that being‚ being the first Secretary of the Treasury. In his time in office‚ he introduced
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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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Federalism was born in 1787‚ when Alexander Hamilton‚ John Jay‚ and James Madison wrote 85 essays known as the Federalist Papers. These political documents encouraged Americans to adopt the newly-written Constitution and its stronger central government. Hamilton along with his friends believed in ratification of the U.S. Constitution. They wanted a stronger national government‚ a national bank‚ no Bill of Rights‚ no state governments‚ and a strong executive branch. Alex grew up in South Carolina
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The Articles The Constitution consists of an introductory preamble‚ seven articles that outline the system of government and how federal and state governments interact with one another‚ and an ending endorsement that was signed by 38 out of the 55 delegates. Preamble The word ‘preamble’ is literally defined as “an introduction”‚ which is exactly the purpose it serves in the Constitution. This opening statement illustrates how the collective United States put the Constitution into effect in order
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Alexander Hamilton Heros are citizens with astounding courage and strength‚ and have many noble qualities. These individuals choose to risk their own lives to increase the happiness and fairness in others’ lives. A hero is daring‚ cunning‚ and humble. Alexander Hamilton was more than a hero‚ because he redefined the definition of a hero. Needs Topic sent. Alexander childhood was similar to a trainwreck‚ since his early life was extremely unfortunate. Alexander claims he was born January 11‚ 1755
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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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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 government suffered from the same defects under the Articles of Confederation. Alexander Hamilton’s agenda had 5 parts to his
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