A True American Hero After reading about Alexander Hamilton we can definitely see the importance that he provided in establishing the United States. The author also did a very good job of explaining how Hamilton was able to do this. When we reading the story we can see that Hamilton was able to use his intelligence, Finical knowledge, hard work ethic,background, patriotism, and the respect that others had for him to influence and help establish the United States. It was by successfully obtaining and using his influence and knowledge that helped Hamilton become the man that he was. When reading about Hamilton, it does not take long to realize that he is a very intelligent man. From the beginning Hamilton saw great success come from his intelligence. It was through his intelligence that he got to come to America. We can also see how the knowledge of Hamilton helped him gain the respect of so many important people in American History. Hamilton also had a superior understanding of Fiances. We first see Hamilton become involved in fiances when he worked for Mr. Cruger in the Caribbeans. This definitely helped Hamilton later on in life when he became the first Unites States Secretary of the Treasury. We also see Hamilton's knowledge of fiance when he continuously fights for a better banking system in the United States. We also see how hard Hamilton was willing to work to achieve the things that he wanted. On numerous occasions we see Hamilton spend countless hours trying to
Alexander Hamilton was the most interesting figure in the American Revolution because he contributed many ideas that formed the America that we live in today. He was on on January 11, 1755. He started working at the age of 11 due to a rough childhood and history of father figures in his life. His mother was left twice by her husband and Alexanders’ father. They had no money and no other family so Alexander worked to support them both. His first job was working as a clerk in an accounting firm. His hard work inspired his boss and helped send him to get an education. When he was just 17, he wrote his first political article that sparked popularity for him. As the Revolutionary War started he enrolled and was made George Washington’s
This is truly inspiring, mostly because it follows the old adage of “follow your dreams” and “stay true to yourself.” Hamilton wrote the Federalist papers, he constructed the financial system, a system still used today, and he was one of the founding fathers of our nation. He
Before the Revolutionary War had occurred, many people were coming to the new colonies to start a new life; one of the people was Alexander Hamilton. He had come to the colonies after impressing people in the Caribbean and who then sent him to America to get a better education (“Alexander Hamilton”). Hamilton was an important figure in American history, but very few today remember who he was and what he did. Alexander Hamilton took a stand against traditional government by writing against and battling the British, fighting for the new U.S. Treasury, and arguing for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
Another thing that Hamilton had done was fight through the revolution as George Washington's right hand man and he was able to, after fighting, fund the nation's federal debt. The writer states “great achievement was funding the federal debt at face value, which rectified and nationalized the financial chaos inherited from the Revolution” (history.com Para. 5). We can tell that he fought through the war, risking his life to help America and eventually help America, even more, afterwards. After going through a tough life so far he was able to also become the nation's first Secretary of Treasury, which deals with the nation's debt and credit which he helped create. It states in the article “As secretary of the treasury” (history.com Para. 5). This just simply shows that he was able to become the Treasurer. Hamilton in total was a very good man, nevertheless, he had cheated on his wife and kinda caused the death of his son helped form America and is very awesome.
The amazing accomplishments and the incredible description of the Hamilton through hardships helps readers really understand who Hamilton was. Chernow goes through the entirety of Hamilton’s incredible life in tremendous detail. The biography informs the reader about Hamilton’s life in way that makes the reader feel the way Hamilton felt. Chernow helps readers understand the amazing Alexander Hamilton’s feelings through Hamilton’s written letters and descriptions of his hardships this makes readers able to see Hamilton as human. Hamilton is an incredibly impressive character, who defied all the odds of heritage and yet readers still see him as human. The begging stages of Hamilton’s life were dark and sorrowful; Chernow uses Hamilton’s hardships to help
Did Alexander Hamilton play as important a role in our founding as history portrays? This short paper on Alexander Hamilton will outline his importance in the journey of the United States of America to become a free country and will also show the various ways he made this country successful by pioneering the formation of the American government.
Alexander Hamilton, recognized as one of the Founding Fathers of our country, had a great impact on the wars and political issues of his time. He presented himself as a well respected man and proved himself worthy of the tasks he was given. He impressed many people and played a substantial part in influencing where America stands today. Although his early childhood circumstances were difficult, putting him at a disadvantage, Alexander proved himself capable of achieving success all on his own, without the need of others’ assistance or provision. His efforts ultimately played a significant role in the founding of America.
Once in America, Hamilton quickly made himself known through
The first question Hamilton addresses is “What gave rise to such an unprecedented and unique achievement?” To answer this
During the Revolutionary War, he served as General Washington’s right hand man, writing Congress for supplies and convincing more people to help with the war effort. At the time he was only twenty-two. After the war he went back to New York and practiced law, quickly rising in status and influence. As it was decided that this country could not be sustained under the Articles of Confederation, the Continental Congress was formed, to which Hamilton was elected the New York junior delegate. “In 1786 he played the leading role in the convention at Annapolis, which prepared the way for the great Constitutional Convention that met at Philadelphia in 1787” (Rodger). His ideas and words were powerful among the framers of the Constitution. Even after the Constitution was written people were not sure if this document truly created the government they wanted. Without Hamilton’s brilliant turn of phrase, the US Constitution as we know it may never have been ratified. Hamilton led James Madison and John Jay in writing the Federalist papers defending the document to the public, writing fifty-one of the eighty-five essays himself. “He [was also] leader of the Federalist Party until his death,” a party that was created to form the style of government that still rules this country today; a system
America has long been considered a great, powerful country. From its beginning, the United States had the potential to be something revolutionary. The idea of a democracy was, in the 1700’s, strange. While many men are regarded as key elements in the birth of America, one man stands out, despite his sometimes being overshadowed by fellow Founding Fathers. Alexander Hamilton was an immigrant, soldier, and the first Secretary of the United States Treasury, among his other contributions to America. He had dreams for his adopted country and was highly determined to see them to fruition and create a new, remarkable nation. Alexander Hamilton embodies the characteristics of an epic hero because he was a great warrior, he was capable of great deeds of strength and courage, and he is a national hero.
I chose Alexander Hamilton was born in 1757 in The island of Nevis and moved to St. Croix. His mother raised him and the Presbyterian clergyman helped provide Hamilton with a basic education. Once hamilton was recognized with outstanding ambition and a high intelligence he was sponsored for the rest of his education. in 1772 hamilton moved to new york and attended Barbers Academy at elizabethtown,N.J then in 1773 attended King’s College in New York. He had to end his studies because of the Revolution. Hamilton Joined the staff of General Washington as secretary and aid-de-camp
The future of America relies on manufacturing and Hamilton realized that, the future could of never surrived on just farming, there was just too many improvements to do. Think if we didn't have manufaturing, that would mean no telephones, no cars, and no means of communition unless you wanted to walk over to whom ever's house you had to talk to. Without someone manufactuing water purifiers we wouldn't have clean water, which means there would be many more dieases and deaths. Just fruits and vegetables alone wouldn't of cut if down the road, people would of got sick of them easily. Jefferson thought of the one main necessity in life, food, but he didn't think of how to improve the quality of life in America. While Hamilton on the other hand, took time to draw out his detailed plan on how to put his plan into attack, he also included everyone in his society. Though the plans differ
People worldwide are praising a man who doesn’t deserve it. Despite being considered one of America’s most influential founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton’s character could never compete with his political status. Alexander Hamilton has been made into an inspiration that he doesn’t deserve to be, being portrayed as the exact opposite of what he stood for in a recent resurgence of praise for him sparked in particular by the world-renowned musical Hamilton. Although he may be receiving this praise, his character is undeniably horrid due to many flaws in his character including the encouragement of anti-immigration laws and his desire for powerful landowners to get complete power in government over the
George Washington had recognized Hamilton’s leadership abilities and promoted him as Lieutenant Colonel. He was also an innovator of military design, where he designed reports on the defects and how there could be improvement in the military. While Hamilton was working as an adviser for Washington, Hamilton had come to realize the Congress' weaknesses, including jealousy between states, which he believed came from the Articles of Confederation (http://www.ushistory.org/). In 1782, Hamilton was convinced that establishing a strong central government was the key to achieving America’s independence.