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The Birth of Alexander Hamilton
A.H was born not in Charlestown, Saint Kitts & Nevis. At just 10 years old, his father left due to Alexander not being his son. Two years later, at the age of 12 Alexander's mother passes away from an illness, causing Alexander & his brother to have to move in with their cousin. At 14, A.H was placed as the head of a trading charter. His success in that and the letters he wrote to his father would soon lead to his journey to New York City. -
A.H meets his friends & enemy
After being in NYC for a while, Alexander found interest in Princeton College, leading him to meet Aaron Burr. Fortunately meeting Burr, caused Hamilton to meet three of his closest friends: John Laurens, Hercules Mulligan, & Marquis de Lafayette. -
Common Sense by Thomas Paine is published
Thomas Paine published his pamphlet titled Common Sense. In this pamphlet, Paine argued mainly about the needed Independence from Britain & how there was a need for the creation of the democratic party. -
Hamilton attends King's College
Hamilton spends the next 3 years at King's College in New York Ciry. -
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Right Hand Man
In 1775, George Washington became the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. Meanwhile, Hamilton is still at King's College organizing a Musket drill unit, which eventually steal over 20 canons from the British. That causes Hamilton to catch Washington's eye, and by 1777 Washington invites Hamilton to become part of his military staff as Lieutenant Colonel. -
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Hamilton & Eliza
Hamilton attends the Winter's Ball in New Jersey, where he meets Eliza Schuyler and her sisters, Angelica & Peggy. On December 14, 1780 Hamilton & Eliza got married -
Hamilton's first son was born
Philip Hamilton was born, he was the first out of eight children to be born to Alexander & Eliza Hamilton. -
John Laurens Death
Hamilton receives a letter from John Laurens father,informing him that Laurens was killed by British troops -
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Hamilton's Non-stop Era
Towards the end of 1782, Hamilton returned to NYC to become a lawyer. During this time, he and two other people (John Jay & James Madison) write and release the Federalist Papers. Washington also becomes president, and appoints Hamilton as Secretary of the Treasury. -
Hamilton founded the U.S Coast Guard
Hamilton founded the United States Coast Guard -
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Hamilton's Affiar
While Hamilton's wife and children are away, he wonders around the city and stumbles across Maria Reynolds. By December, Reynolds husband writes to Hamilton informing him that he is aware of their private affair and can keep seeing his wife ONLY if he pays him money. If Hamilton fails to pay, Reynolds says he will expose Hamilton & his wife for their affair -
Washington says Goodbye
Washington decided to step down as president, therefore Hamilton has to draft and publish his farewell address Less than a year later, John Adams becomes the 2nd President of the United States. -
The Reynolds Pamphlet
Hamilton is accused by government officals that he is taking money from the U.S and keeping it for himself. When in reality, is paying James Reynolds for his affair to his wife. To clear his name, Hamilton decides to write and publish the Reynolds Pamphlet. In it, he admits to having an affair with Maria Reynolds & how money is involved with the affair. -
Philip Hamilton's Infamous Duel
Philip Hamilton & George Eacker both attended King's college, and during a speech Eacker talked badly about Alexander Hamilton. The two decides to duel and Eacker shot too early causing the bullet to hit Philip killing him. -
Hamilton's move to Harlem
In 1802, the Hamilton's move to Harlem, New York -
Thomas Jefferson becomes Prsident
This event is ironic for Hamilton, because the only way Jefferson was able to become president was by being endorsed by Hamilton. Jefferson was not the only one running for president though, Aaron Burr was too. Burr considering the fact the fact the he thought him and Hamilton was decent associates, was expecting Hamilton to endorse him instead of Jefferson. -
Hamilton & Burr Duels and Hamilton Dies
Aaron Burr & Hamilton decides to duel considering the fact that they have had a long time rivalry. They duel and Hamilton aims his pistol towards the sky (basically surrendering). He is then shot and dies the next day.