When you hear the name Alexander Hamilton, you may think of the guy on the ten dollar bill. Maybe even as a foolish man who was shot in a duel. Although these are both true, Hamilton did a lot more during his life that many people don’t know about. Forever in history, his legacy would be tainted by the big things he was famous for; Rather than the small, important decisions that many take for granted. Without Hamilton, our country would not be in the same place it is today.
On January 11, 1757 on a small island called Nevis. His mother, Rachel Faucette was abandoned by her husband in 1755 and went to live with a laird, James Hamilton (Who Rachel went to have two children with.) When Alexander was ten, his father mysteriously abandoned them. …show more content…
He then decided to transfer to King’s College (now Columbia University) to finish his studies. Two and a half years later, Hamilton graduated and joined the Revolutionists. One of his first writings to convince people to join the revolution was Farmer Refuted. Reverend Samuel Seabury was bashing the Continental Congress for their decision on the revolution. In defense Hamilton wrote a full Vindication of the Measures of Congress, and its sequel, Farmer Refuted. This completely changed the outlook on the people’s views on the revolution, which eventually got the attention of George Washington. After winning a skirmish against the British Hamilton became very popular among the colonies. On page 25 of Hamilton, the author states, “The valor dubbed him the title, Little Lion.” This is a reference to King Richard the Lion heart. After being offered many jobs by officers in an army, he finally offered to be part of Washington’s staff and lieutenant colonel of the army. This also led him to meet many of Washington’s close friends. The most important including, Philip Schuyler, John Laurens, Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette (Lafayette), and his enemy and friend, Aaron Burr. Each of these men had an impact on his life in some way. All of these men fought together at Valley Forge. Philip and Hamilton had a great relationship which led to Philip agreeing to a courtship of Hamilton and his daughter,
On January 11, 1757 on a small island called Nevis. His mother, Rachel Faucette was abandoned by her husband in 1755 and went to live with a laird, James Hamilton (Who Rachel went to have two children with.) When Alexander was ten, his father mysteriously abandoned them. …show more content…
He then decided to transfer to King’s College (now Columbia University) to finish his studies. Two and a half years later, Hamilton graduated and joined the Revolutionists. One of his first writings to convince people to join the revolution was Farmer Refuted. Reverend Samuel Seabury was bashing the Continental Congress for their decision on the revolution. In defense Hamilton wrote a full Vindication of the Measures of Congress, and its sequel, Farmer Refuted. This completely changed the outlook on the people’s views on the revolution, which eventually got the attention of George Washington. After winning a skirmish against the British Hamilton became very popular among the colonies. On page 25 of Hamilton, the author states, “The valor dubbed him the title, Little Lion.” This is a reference to King Richard the Lion heart. After being offered many jobs by officers in an army, he finally offered to be part of Washington’s staff and lieutenant colonel of the army. This also led him to meet many of Washington’s close friends. The most important including, Philip Schuyler, John Laurens, Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette (Lafayette), and his enemy and friend, Aaron Burr. Each of these men had an impact on his life in some way. All of these men fought together at Valley Forge. Philip and Hamilton had a great relationship which led to Philip agreeing to a courtship of Hamilton and his daughter,