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Alexander Hamilton was born on a small island called Nevis out in the West Indies, making him an immigrant when he came to the United States. -
After Hamilton's mother died in February, 19, 1768, he decided to work his way to the top and move to New York for better opportunities. At this time, Hamilton arrived in New York around October of 1772. -
In the fall of 1773, Hamilton began attending King's College where he excelled in many areas. At this point in time, he had written many political pamphlets supporting the independence of the United States from the King's reign. -
In the year 1776, Hamilton left King's College to join the war and became a Captain in the Continental Army. He was appointed to the New York Artillery company where he lead his soldiers to many victories. -
After many years of being in the Continental Army, he met Elizabeth Schuyler. Around December 14,1780, they married after meeting her at a ball. -
Alexander Hamilton led the Battle of Yorktown on September 28,1781, where he led soldiers in a nighttime operation to capture the British. After this battle was over, on October 19,1781, it was deemed successful with little to no casualties. -
Between the years 1787-1788 Alexander Hamilton began writing The Federalist Papers. These papers were a collections of essays put together by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison. The essays were used to push the ratification of the United States Constitution. -
After George Washington became President of the United States, Alexander Hamilton was appointed as Secretary of Treasury on September 11, 1789. During his time as Secretary of Treasury, Alexander Hamilton created a national financial system for the US to get it back to its former glory. In his time, he also established a national bank, started the Custom Service and national currency. -
On January 31, 1795 Hamilton chose to resign as Secretary of Treasury, this was due to his financial crisis and just wanting to go back to having a private life. Although he had resigned, he still aided Oliver Wolcott Jr., his successor, with financial advice -
In July of 1797, Hamilton published the Reynolds Pamphlet, which was an essay speaking about his accusations and trying to clear his name and keep his reputation intact about misusage of government funds. -
Hamilton played an important role in the Election of 1800, as he influenced the Federalists to sway into voting for Thomas Jefferson instead of Arron Burr. Hamilton stated that Burr was "power-hungry and dangerous". With this decision came the ratification of the 12th Amendment that separated the votes for president and vice president. -
On July 11, 1804, Arron Burr and Alexander Hamilton dueled over their differences. This duel however fatally injured Alexander Hamilton ending his life from infection on July 12,1804.