Chloe Bess
Mr. Schoon - Period 6
American Revolution Research Paper
6 December 2017
American Revolution: Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr contributed to the American Revolution by being George Washington’s aide in the Continental Army. He graduated from the New Jersey College, or what is now known as Princeton University, at age 17 and used his intelligence to help Washington in the war. Also, he joined the Continental Army in 1775 and soon had distinguished himself during the Patriot attack on Quebec. He is credited with trying to evacuate the body of General Richard Montgomery who was killed in action. Later after the war, he defeated Alexander Hamilton’s father-in-law in a race for Senate, which made Alexander angry and caused him to turn on him. He also served as a state attorney in 1790, lost against Jefferson in a race for vice presidency due to Alexander’s actions in 1796, and eventually returned to the New York Assembly.
Aaron was one of the most brilliant graduates to come from New Jersey College, or what is now known as Princeton University. He at first went to college for theology at the age 13, but then later changed his career to studying law as he got older. He then joined the Continental Army as an officer/Washington’s aide and used his high intelligence to help during his time in the war. He led a 300-mile trek taking part in the Battle of Quebec; he to distinguished himself on the battlefield. Also, during the retreat from Manhattan, he saved an army of troops in a
Alexander Hamilton was the most interesting figure in the American Revolution because he contributed many ideas that formed the America that we live in today. He was on on January 11, 1755. He started working at the age of 11 due to a rough childhood and history of father figures in his life. His mother was left twice by her husband and Alexanders’ father. They had no money and no other family so Alexander worked to support them both. His first job was working as a clerk in an accounting firm. His hard work inspired his boss and helped send him to get an education. When he was just 17, he wrote his first political article that sparked popularity for him. As the Revolutionary War started he enrolled and was made George Washington’s
In the battle between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton was one of the most famous duels in the early 19th century. Both men were very significant political leaders of the United States. The men had clashes throughout the 1790’s which lead to a duel between the two and Alexander Hamilton lost his life.
Two important politicians who stood up for American people passing laws which supported U.S. citizen's right under the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights were Vice President Aaron Burr and President Alexander Hamilton. These two men are important in United States history for many reasons based upon U.S. politics, war tactics, education, and family values. Furthermore, Aaron Burr was the vice president of the United States during the term of President Thomas Jefferson. Compared to Alexander Hamilton who was a member of the Mainland Congress and a writer of the Federalist Papers. He was a winner of the Constitution and the first Secretary of the Treasury. In contrast to Alexander Hamilton; in 1769 Burr enrolled in the College of New Jersey and graduated in less than three years in summa cum laude. Then he enrolled in Litchfield Law School in Connecticut but stopped due to the Revolutionary War. In 1807 he was charged with conspiracy which corrupted his political career. Aaron Burr was a member of Congress and the New York state legislature. He was a delegate of the Federal Convention of 1787. He was centrally involved in the convention which led to the U.S. Constitution being produced and later ratified in 1787 and 1788. Although he ran for U.S. President, he did not win in contrast to Hamilton. In 1790 Hamilton's Federalist Party was separated within the Washington government and the country. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison motivated Hamilton's policies and movements. In 1795 Hamilton left the treasury to practice law. He was active in federal politics because this was crucial to win the presidency of John Adams. Around 1812, he decided to study law. Burr's father was active in church and became the Presbyterian minister and the president of the College of New Jersey. In contrast, Vice President Aaron Burr and his sister was raised by their wealthy uncle because their parents passed away early. His family tree consisted of English goodness who were active in politics. On February 6, 1756, Vice President Burr was born in Newark, New Jersey. Then on September 14, 1836 Vice President Burr died on Staten Island New York. In, contrast to Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton played pivotal role in the war for American independence. He served for four years, some of it as a staff officer and some of it as a line officer. While working as a staff officer, George Washington began to consider him a trusted military advisors given that they both had a similar outlook on war. Hamilton and Washington worked hard and their units began to win battles together. One
On the day of May 29, 1736 Patrick Henry was born. He was born in Studley, Virginia. Patrick Henry was born on a plantation that his family had owned. When Patrick was a young kid he had persuasive speeches, he help start the American revolution. He was the second oldest out of the nine children in his family. By the time that Henry was 15 he was responsible for working a store for his father. When the business started to fall apart Henry received his first taste of failure.
During the Revolutionary War, he served as General Washington’s right hand man, writing Congress for supplies and convincing more people to help with the war effort. At the time he was only twenty-two. After the war he went back to New York and practiced law, quickly rising in status and influence. As it was decided that this country could not be sustained under the Articles of Confederation, the Continental Congress was formed, to which Hamilton was elected the New York junior delegate. “In 1786 he played the leading role in the convention at Annapolis, which prepared the way for the great Constitutional Convention that met at Philadelphia in 1787” (Rodger). His ideas and words were powerful among the framers of the Constitution. Even after the Constitution was written people were not sure if this document truly created the government they wanted. Without Hamilton’s brilliant turn of phrase, the US Constitution as we know it may never have been ratified. Hamilton led James Madison and John Jay in writing the Federalist papers defending the document to the public, writing fifty-one of the eighty-five essays himself. “He [was also] leader of the Federalist Party until his death,” a party that was created to form the style of government that still rules this country today; a system
Aaron Burr was born in Newark New Jersey on February 6, 1756, and Burr was educated at what is now Princeton University. Burr joined the Continental Army in 1775, and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Burr was appointed attorney general of New York in 1789 and served as a United States senator from 1791 to 1797 (Onager CD-ROM). In the Election of 1800, Aaron Burr was the running mate of Republican candidate Thomas Jefferson. Although Burr was running for vice-president, he received as many votes as Jefferson did, and the House of
Before the Revolutionary War had occurred, many people were coming to the new colonies to start a new life; one of the people was Alexander Hamilton. He had come to the colonies after impressing people in the Caribbean and who then sent him to America to get a better education (“Alexander Hamilton”). Hamilton was an important figure in American history, but very few today remember who he was and what he did. Alexander Hamilton took a stand against traditional government by writing against and battling the British, fighting for the new U.S. Treasury, and arguing for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
He got elected to the Massachusetts Assembly and happened to be one of the five to represent the colony. This occurred at the first Continental Congress in 1774. Then, In 1775 when the Congress created the Continental Army, John Adams had then nominated George Washington as the commander-in-chief in Virginia
During the American Revolution many people contributed to the fight against the colonists. Among these people was Thomas Gage a British general. Who is best known for his years of service in North America. His military career in North America began in 1754. Thomas Gage was born on 1719 in Firle, England.
Henry studied law and became a prominent Virginia jurist. He enlisted in the Continental Army during the War of 1812 and was a captain of the regiment of the Virginia Cavalry that participated in an important battle near Baltimore in 1814.
Washington was the most powerful political-general and Hamilton was the second. Burr was just under Hamilton’s rank
Ethan Allen was born on January 21 in 1738 in Litchfield, Connecticut. He fought in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. With Benedict Arnold, he led the Green Mountain Boys to capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British in 1775. After the war, he petitioned to have Vermont become a state, but when that failed, he tried to have Vermont become part of Canada. Ethan Allen died on February 12 in 1789.
Right after he Graduated Yale University he became a school teacher then joined the war after that got he got ordered to a secret mission by George Washington to find the british location
I am not throwing away my shot! Alexander Hamilton was one of our founding fathers, he was an important part of history. He aided George Washington many times, becoming his "right hand man." He took chances away from Aaron Burr, and prevented him from becoming president. Most importantly, he was shot by Aaron Burr in a duel.