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Sugar Act
Taxes on glass, paint, and tea -
Hamilton's Mother Dies
Rachel Faucette Buck, Hamilton's mother, died on February 19, 1768. After her death, Hamilton and his brother, James, moved to live with their cousin. -
Boston Massacre
was the result of the culmination of several clashes between British soldiers and the people of Boston -
Hurricane Maria Hits
Hurricane Maria hit St.Croix, where Hamilton was currently working, in 1772. -
Boston Tea Party
there was a mutiny against England -
Hamilton Attends King's College
In the fall of 1773, Alexander Hamilton attends King's College -
Third Congress of Philadelphia
Thomas Jefferson drafted the act of independence -
Washington Invites Hamilton to his Military Staff
Hamilton becomes a lieutetant colonel under Washington. -
Eliza and Hamilton Get Married
Eliza Schuyler gets married to Alexander Hamilton on December, 14 1780. -
Battle of Yorktown
Patriot victory with French help -
Treaty of Peace in Versailles
England recognizes its independence -
The constitution of Eu was approved
George Washington approved the constitution -
The Federalist Papers
John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton wrote a series of 85 essays titled The Federalist Papers in the span of a year which encouraged ratification to the constitution. -
Reynolds Pamphlet
Hamilton Publishes the Reynolds Pamphlet - To prove he was not embezzling government funds, Hamilton publishsed the Reynolds Pamphlet in July of 1797. In the pamphlet, he admitted to his affair with Maria Reynolds and explained the money he spent was involved with the affair. -
Philip Hamilton Graduates from King's College
In 1800, Philip graduated from King's College.
1801-07-04: George Eacker Gives Speech - On July 4, 1801, George Eacker criticized Alexander Hamilton in a speech. -
Hamilton and Burr Plan Duel
In June of 1804, Hamilton and Burr plan to duel each other in Weehawken, New Jersey. -
Hamilton Dies
After being shot by Burr, Alexander Hamilton died on July 12, 1804.