Hamilton

The Articles of Confederation granted significantly less power to the federal government and reinforced a system of strong state governments, resulting in a country divided amongst itself but united by name. The Constitution hailed more federal rights and created a strong centralized federal government while establishing state governments that dealt with less critical issues and more local laws. Under the weak nation formed by the Articles of Confederation states would always argue and never get…

There were two economic programs introduced by Alexander Hamilton that received the most resistance from Congress and the colonists. The first was the concept of the National Bank. Hamilton wanted to raise ten million dollars by selling stock to the public. This would allow private investors to purchase government bonds at three quarters of the bond value. The bank would gain capital and start giving loans immediately. Opponents believed it would allow the elite to influence the government…

“Non-Stop” in Lin-Manuel’ Miranda’s hit broadway show Hamilton, begins the climax of the whole story as act one comes to an end. This song sums up Hamilton’s life from the end of the war to his invitation to become Secretary of the Treasury. Non Stop shows the audience the perseverance of the musical’s protagonist and gives a taste of of how Act II will play out. Aaron Burr begins the song by narrating in amazement and slight jealously as Hamilton becomes a successful lawyer who is sent to the…

Revolutionary Generation. Ellis portrays the American founders Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Adams and George Washington as the great…

The face of Alexander Hamilton is well-known to anyone who’s taken the time to glance at a ten dollar bill. During his lifetime, Hamilton would have never guessed he would leave this kind of legacy. “Hamilton: the Musical,” a recent Broadway smash hit about his life, gives Alexander Hamilton this line: “Legacy. What is a legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.” Hamilton was a notable founding father and statesman because his background brought strong perspectives to…

scheduled to perform a song from his musical, In The Heights. Instead, he performed a draft of one of his songs from his new project, The Hamilton Mixtape. Many laughed when Miranda described Alexander Hamilton as “someone who embodies hip hop.” However, they regretted their reaction when Miranda starting rapping impressive lyrics. Today, Miranda’s musical, Hamilton, reveals what many didn’t know about the first Secretary of the Treasury. During the Leaving a Legacy unit, famous people, social…

The inspiring story of Bethany Hamilton, a young champion surfer who lost her arm in a shark attack, has hit the big screen. The biographical movie, ‘Soul Surfer’, is based on the true story of Bethany Hamilton, was released on April 8 in 2011, starring Anna Sophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid and Carrie Underwood. Director Sean McNamara explains that ‘Soul Surfer’ is all about "the feisty unwavering attitude of a girl who never stopped believing in herself, her family or in the sheer…

the boy stopped running. He was in front of a shelter with an old Victorian appearance. He knocked on the door heaving from exhaustion, and the doors opened, revealing a kindly, old lady. “What’s your name, son?” the lady inquired, “A- Alexander, Hamilton.” the small boy wheezed in between staggered breaths. “Well come on in Alex. You must be tired.” the lady replied. “Speaking of which, where are you from?” “I’m from the island of Nevis, I stowed away on a ship to New York, then bought a map of…

What was the significance of George Washington’s presidency? What successes and failures were present throughout it? The United States has had a mixture of good and bad presidents that led to improving the country or causing harm to the country during their presidency. For instance, President George Washington role as president had a lot of significance because he was Commander and Chief of his army and led them into the Revolutionary War. He presided over the Constitutional Convention after the…

Hamilton had created a four-point financial plan to repay the debt and strengthen the United States’ economy, but was having trouble gaining traction. In Chapter Two: The Dinner Ellis follows Thomas Jefferson’s account of a private dinner arranged so that Alexander Hamilton and James Madison could broker a deal to pass Hamilton’s financial plan. The major issue with Hamilton’s plan was…