An affair of honor, or duel as it is usually referred to, rarely resulted in death and rarely happened in the political field. Aaron Burr was one of the most intelligent men of his time but one of the worst choice makers. Aaron Burr’s early losses in his childhood and political career directly led to his infamous duel and ultimate exile from the country he helped found. Aaron burr's childhood and early political career were not easy. In Aaron Burr’s young life he suffered the death of his parents when he was only two. Aaron Burr graduated princeton college at age seventeen and went straight into the military.(Aaron Burr) Aaron Burr was one of the smartest of his time. He attacked america under benedict arnold but failed and resigned at age
