The Duel

  • Alexander Hamilton is Born

    Alexander Hamilton is Born
    Alexander Hamilton is born on January 11, 1755
  • Aaron Burr is Born

    Aaron Burr is Born
    Aaron Burr is born on February 6, 1756
  • Aaron's Dad Dies

    Aaron's Dad Dies
    Aaron Burrs dad died by exhaustion. He died at the age 41. Aaron was only a 1 year old.
  • Aaron's Mom Dies

    Aaron's Mom Dies
    Aaron Burrs mother Esther Edwards Burr died because of smallpox. Esther Edwards Burr died only 1 month after Aaron Burrs dad died. Aaron Burr was only 2 when she died.
  • Alexander's Mother Dies

    Alexander's Mother Dies
    Alexander's mother dies due to yellow fever. Alexander is also very sick at this time. He also nearly dies of a horrible medical disease.
  • The Revolutionary War Starts

    The first shots of the American Revolution are fired at the battles of Lexington and Cocord
  • Burr Joins the Army

    After a short term on the staff of General Washington in New York City, Burr is assigned to Washington’s second-in-command.
  • Burr Retires From Army

    Burrs final battle was the battle of Monmouth, in New Jersey. Burr starts to fell very ill so he retires from the military.
  • The Constitution Becomes Document of Colonies

    Hamilton helps make the Constitution the governing document of the colonies.
  • Burr Becomes Senator

    Aaron Burr becomes the senator of New York.
  • George Washington Dies

    One of Alexander haamilton's closest friends George Washington passes away.
  • Burr Becomes Vice President

    Aaron Burr is sworn in as vice-president of the United States. He lost to Jefferson in the presidential race of 1800.
  • The Decision

    Hamilton and Burr have tensions that have been growing, they decide to have a duel together
  • Alexander Hamilton Dies

    Hamilton is terribly wounded from the duel and dies the day after the duel.
  • Aaron Burr Dies

    Burr dies at the Continental Hotel, Port Richmond, Staten Island.