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Code Duello Research Paper

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During many duels, the opponents follow “Code Duello”. In the book by Ellis, “Code duello” is followed in one of the most historically and influential American duels. This duel helped change the views of many people. This duel is important historically and politically. Therefore, this duel is important for the shaping of America. Even politicians get into fights after their arguments. However, during the colonial periods, these fights were known as duels. One of the most famous duels is mentioned in the book and is between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton. The duel has certain rules to keep injury as minimal as possible. As well as to prevent any arguments or battles between families or political parties. There are many different versions on how the duel happened. The most well-known one starts off like this “On the morning of July 11, 1804, Arron Burr and Alexander Hamilton were rowed across the Hudson River in separate boats to a secluded spot near Weehawken, New Jersey.(page 20,p1,1-3).” After they get out of the boat the shot the pistols after ten paces. One struck Hamilton on his …show more content…

For example, the author states that many of the versions misrepresent what really happened. Hamilton and Burr fought because of many critical statements exchanged between them. This helps prove the authors’ early statement that the events were all mostly political. On page 45 first paragraph it mentions how Hamilton’s comments were not so much from personal dislike of Burr but out of fear for the nation. Also states how Hamilton referred to Burr as Catiline (known as destroyer of the republic).On page 32, the author tell us his point of view and what he really believes happened. He states the many critical remarks said and explains that Hamilton knew he might die, so he had a dinner to make a statement. Therefore this is the authors’ point of view on the

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