Rivals/supporters and why
Who was Alexanders first rival, and why?
Aaron Burr
he was a rival because he took Alexander's father in-law spot in court as senator.
Hamilton's wife name was...
Eliza Schyler
Who killed Hamilton?
Aaron Burr, in a duel.
was Hamilton's father married to his mother?
no
Was Hamilton the first secretory of state, or the first secretory of the treasury?
Hamilton was the first secretory of the Treasury.
Why was Thomas Jefferson a rival?
"Another significant rival was Thomas Jefferson, with whom Hamilton had a deep ideological conflict rooted in their differing views on the role of the federal government, with Hamilton advocating for a strong central government and Jefferson favoring states' rights"
How many children did Hamilton have?
Eight children
How many siblings did Hamilton have?
Alexander Hamilton had one older brother named James.
How did Hamilton's mother die?
By a hurricane
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What was Hamilton's first job?
Alexander Hamilton's first job was as a clerk at an international shipping company on the island of St. Croix
OR
just a clerk
One of Hamilton's strongest supporters and why
Washington supported Hamilton due to his recognition of Hamilton's exceptional intelligence, administrative skills, and vision for a strong national government, which Washington found essential for the young country's survival and prosperity.
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Most famous child
Philip Hamilton, Hamilton's first son.
What newspaper company did Hamilton create?
The New York Post
When was Hamilton born?
around 1755 or 1757
When did Hamilton start working for Washington?
March 1st, 1777
A member from his own party, whom both shared hatred for each other
John Adams
Hamilton father in-law was named
Philip Schyler
Where was the duel taking place with Burr and Hamilton?
The duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr took place at the Weehawken Dueling Grounds in Weehawken, New Jersey, on July 11, 1804.
How did Hamilton get to North America?
Hamilton wrote a vivid letter to his father describing the storm, which was published in the local newspaper. This then got people inspired and they gathered enough money to send him to America.
When did Hamilton first get promoted to a general?
July, 1798
Random rival mentioned in the Broadway play, "Hamilton"
James Madison
Name on of Hamilton's children besides Philip
Angelica Hamilton, James Alexander Hamilton, John Church Hamilton, William S. Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton Jr., and Eliza Hamilton Holly.
What dollar bill is Hamilton on?
The 10 dollar bill.
What college did Hamilton attend?
Kings college
What was Hamilton's job after the war?
Hamilton became a lawyer.