Alexander Hamilton Beliefs

When Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers, is mentioned, he is immediately associated with his work as the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, his avid support of the Federalists, his aid in the creation of American currency and the national treasury, and his undoubted conviction to uphold his ideals. Within the realm of these topics, controversy abounds, without even considering the nature of his death: he was killed as the result of a duel with Aaron Burr in 1804 (Alexander Hamilton). However, Hamilton’s rough upbringing and illegitimacy are often forgotten in the reputation, or infamy, surrounding his name. It was his motivation to better himself and to break free of his unfortunate past that played the largest …show more content…
His natural charm, strong work ethic, and intelligent nature propelled him to rise past his crippling illegitimacy and into the grand social hierarchy of the colonial era New England. After excelling at King’s College (today’s Columbia University), Hamilton became involved in the patriotic movement (“Biography on Hamilton”). His standard of academic excellence, professional ambition, and desire to create his own reputation were all hallmark traits of an American patriot. It would be justly noted that these character traits led to Hamilton’s involvement in the Revolutionary War cause. Hamilton became involved in many small patriotic groups before ultimately serving in the Revolutionary War (“Biography on Alexander Hamilton”). The war held promise for the eradication of the stifling class system—an institution that had shunned Hamilton from birth. Participation in a war, especially acts of heroism, would allow Hamilton to achieve his goal of creating his own reputation. This time came during the Battle of Monmouth in 1778; he would then serve directly under General George Washington and even gain further glory in the Battle of Yorktown (“Biography on Alexander