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Hamilton was born in the West Indies to James Hamilton and Rachel Faucett. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNQBs9sP7-w
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His father leaves when Hamilton is 8 at the time of his father's leaving and 11 at the time of his mother's death by the yellow fever
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Nicholas Cruger was Hamilton's boss. He worked for Cruger as a clerk from 1766-1773. Cruger was impressed by Hamilton's skills and passion, so he gathered money to send Hamilton to New Jersey for education. [https://www.brainyquote.com/lists/authors/top-10-alexander-hamilton-quotes]
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In New York, Hamilton attends what is now known as the University of Columbia.
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Hamilton leaves school early in order to join the New York State provincial militia after shots are fired in Lexington and Concord, starting the American Revolution.
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Hamilton becomes captain of the 1st Battalion. Hamilton is noticed as a great leader and writer. He catches the attention of George Washington and eventually becomes Washington's "right-hand man." [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZXzWgupT5o]
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Elizabeth Schuyler was the daughter of the wealthy Phillip Schuyler, Hamilton and Elizabeth falls in love and gets engaged in March of 1780. They get married in December of 1780.
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The American Revolution ends in 1783. Five years later, Washington is elected as the first president and chooses Hamilton as the first Secretary of the Treasury.
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Along with James Madison and John Jay, Hamilton writes a series of essays that ratifies the Constitution. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zp6nLiqtHs]
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Hamilton was killed by Aaron Burr. Hamilton and Burr have had reoccurring conflicts since he arrived by Washington's side. Burr and Hamilton take on a duel which kills Hamilton. https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/alexander-hamilton-quiz
