Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton's Life

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  • Hamilton's birth

    Hamilton's birth
    Hamilton was born in the West Indies to James Hamilton and Rachel Faucett. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNQBs9sP7-w

  • Hamilton is orphaned by the age of 11

    Hamilton is orphaned by the age of 11
    His father leaves when Hamilton is 8 at the time of his father's leaving and 11 at the time of his mother's death by the yellow fever

  • Nicholas Cruger gathers funds for Hamilton

    Nicholas Cruger gathers funds for Hamilton
    Nicholas Cruger was Hamilton's boss. He worked for Cruger as a clerk from 1766-1773. Cruger was impressed by Hamilton's skills and passion, so he gathered money to send Hamilton to New Jersey for education. [https://www.brainyquote.com/lists/authors/top-10-alexander-hamilton-quotes]

  • Hamilton leaves for New York

    Hamilton leaves for New York
    In New York, Hamilton attends what is now known as the University of Columbia.

  • Hamilton joins the militia

    Hamilton joins the militia
    Hamilton leaves school early in order to join the New York State provincial militia after shots are fired in Lexington and Concord, starting the American Revolution.

  • Hamilton befriends Washington

    Hamilton befriends Washington
    Hamilton becomes captain of the 1st Battalion. Hamilton is noticed as a great leader and writer. He catches the attention of George Washington and eventually becomes Washington's "right-hand man." [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZXzWgupT5o]

  • Hamilton marries Elizabeth Schuyler

    Hamilton marries Elizabeth Schuyler
    Elizabeth Schuyler was the daughter of the wealthy Phillip Schuyler, Hamilton and Elizabeth falls in love and gets engaged in March of 1780. They get married in December of 1780.

  • The war ends

    The war ends
    The American Revolution ends in 1783. Five years later, Washington is elected as the first president and chooses Hamilton as the first Secretary of the Treasury.

  • The Federalist Papers

    The Federalist Papers
    Along with James Madison and John Jay, Hamilton writes a series of essays that ratifies the Constitution. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zp6nLiqtHs]

  • Hamilton's death

    Hamilton's death
    Hamilton was killed by Aaron Burr. Hamilton and Burr have had reoccurring conflicts since he arrived by Washington's side. Burr and Hamilton take on a duel which kills Hamilton. https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/alexander-hamilton-quiz