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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.

The chapters are titled "The Generation", "The Duel", "The Dinner", "The Silence", "The Farewell", "The Collaborators" and "The Friendship". In "The Duel", the story of the legendary duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr is related in its entirety. It was by far the most prominent deadly standoff between two men in history. Ellis relates the background and brief biographies of the two men involved in the duel. He also reveals the context for the duel, a culmination of political and personal jabs at Burrs character by Hamilton. In fact these jabs held a good deal of truth, and finally resulted in Burr challenging Hamilton. Both Hamilton and Burr went to the plains in Weehawken to conduct the duel in defense of their honor and characters. Historically, Hamilton is seen as a martyr in the duel and Burr seen as a treacherous murderer. This Hamiltonian viewpoint is dominant among historians because it is widely believed that Hamilton went into the duel not intending to fire a shot and that Burr fired the first shot. Ellis believes this version of the story to be wrong. He believes that Hamilton honored his bargain of not firing on Burr, wasting his first shot by firing it into the trees. Burr, thinking that Hamilton fired at him, shot and killed Hamilton with his shot.

Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton had quite a difficult relationship. There were many instances where the two were greatly opposing each other. Due to these instances and others in which Burr had felt completely insulted by Hamilton, Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. At the Duel, Burr shot Hamilton in the stomach. Hamilton died the next day. Burr was never charged for the murder of Hamilton, but some still consider Burr completely unjust in his actions of challenging and killing Hamilton.

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

Hamilton laughs at them because he is wrong, but he goes on to further taunt them “If I can prove that I never broke the law/Do you promise not to tell another soul what you saw?”. He does this in order for no one else to find out about the affair. It shows that Hamilton cares more about his work and reputation rather than his family. Hamilton tells Burr, Madison and Jefferson about his affair, “I may have mortally wounded my prospects/ But my papers are orderly!”. He finally reveals the details to another person, upon hearing this Burr promises not to tell anyone else. Hamilton says “As you can see I have done nothing to provoke legal action/Are my answers to your satisfaction?” He is trying to prevent a lawsuit against himself. It moves the plot forward, Burr doesn’t have any evidence against Hamilton. Burr stops trying to incriminate Hamilton at least for

Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were key Founding Fathers of America who contributed to its freedom and independence. Both men were influential leaders of their time whose visions for the future of the country were clearly contrasting. Hamilton believed for a strong federal government and an economy based on banking. While Jefferson desired for a nation to be controlled by the states and its people. Their competing visions for the United States are still in debate until this day. Although Jefferson’s ideas were significant to America, many of Hamilton’s philosophy still holds in today’s government.

Isenberg shows her positive bias towards Burr by making known all of his characteristics that are rarely know. She tell of Burrs many accomplishments such as going to a prestigious college at the age of 13, being a brilliant lawyer, being very committed to Theodosia Prevost, and being a very loyal patriot. Sure Burr was not always doing the right things, but there is no reason for the good things that he has done to not be acknowledged. Isenberg writes that, “In December 1781, the same month he learned of Colonel Prevost’s death, Burr kept a journal for Theodosia. Recording his every feeling, Burr dwelled longest on the agony of separation; he was very impatient for the day they would be ‘formally united’” (FF 71). This shows that Burr’s love for Theodosia was very strong, because right after the death of her husband, a Lieutenant Colonel of the British Army, he was already expressing his love for her and his longing for them to be married. Another statement Isenberg writes is, “In December, Burr was living in Albany, trying to get a license to practice law…Theodosia and Aaron Burr were married on July 22, 1782, just a few months after being licensed as an attorney and approved as a counselor-at-law—the latter title allowed him to handle cases on his own in the courtroom.” (FF 73, 76) These statements show that he practiced law for a very short amount of time and

5. According to Ellis’s explanation, why did Hamilton and Burr duel in the first place?

During the days preceding the duel, General Hamilton attempted to calm tensions and avoid such a tragic confrontation with Colonel Burr. When Burr insisted on a duel to end disagreements, General Hamilton did the most

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.

On March 5, 1770 in Boston, the large mob of Bostonians tormented Captain Thomas Preston’s soldiers, who were watching the Customs House Building. One of the soldiers fired at the Bostonians, which resulted in the rest of the soldiers firing at the Bostonians. Someone from the crowd screamed for the soldiers to fire. This caused five of the Bostonians, including Crispus Attucks, who were shot by Preston’s men. Captain Preston’s men were put on trial, and were charged with the murder of the five Bostonians.

Burr was furious, insisting that Alexander take back what he said. However, Hamilton did not back down from his beliefs, and Burr challenged Alexander to a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. Honorably, Hamilton met Burr at sunrise, and they performed the duel as described in the code duello, the code for dueling. Burr shot Hamilton in the ribs, causing him to die, and Alexander fired into the sky, as a sign of honor and surrender. It was July 12, 1804.

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The duel was set for today. Time is running out. In the distance, a clock was ticking til’ time was up for first shots. Then, you could see a tall slender man with dark brown eyes coming your way. He was wearing a black shirt, a blue coat, and a hat. There he was, Aaron Burr was sitting in a boat, rowing over the Hudson at dawn in Weehawken, New Jersey. In the distance, you could see a taller man with bright blue eyes with a white shirt and a red coat on coming your way. His name was Alexander Hamilton. Alexander Hamilton pursued a job as a leading Federalist of America's Political Company. He was with Nathaniel Pendleton and a doctor by the name of Dr. David Hosack. At that instant, Burr got out of the boat and walked onto the terrain. Burr examined the province and got into position. This land looks like the Garden of Eden. Burr realized. Soon after, Burr and Hamilton stood back to back and took exactly ten paces each from each other. Although, neither one of them wanted to duel.

The duel is initiated by Burr after he gets word of Hamilton endorsing Thomas Jefferson. Burr believes he has planned to sabotage his shot at presidency. Hamilton denied the claims made by Burr and stated that he did not want any blood shed from the disagreement and stands by his choices, because they are what he believes is what is right for the country (20. Your Obedient Servant, 26). The duel scene is significant, because Burr narrates the final moments of Hamilton’s life by listing the details of the duel as he counts to ten.