Wednesday, January 30, 2008

f.If this person had opposition, who were the person's foes?

Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Dueled to the Death

July 11, 1804
On the heights of Weehawken, New Jersey, we both fired our pistols at each other. Some people said that I purposely missed Burr. Burr's shot, however, fatally wounded me, leading to my death the following day. Aaron Burr escaped unharmed.

Hard to believe, but settling differences with a duel had been the custom before the Revolution. In 1804, however, dueling was no longer legal in the state of New York, where both men were political leaders. Burr was indicted for murder, but the charges were later dropped.

Fortunately, politicians today use debates and the press to settle their differences. Dueling and other violence have never been an intelligent way to solve a problem. In a duel, the loser lost more than just an argument; he lost his life. That is how I lost my life



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Friday, January 25, 2008

Alexander Hamilton's enemies

Aaron Burr is another enemy I have, though he is the more famous one that has caused me death
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Thomas Jefferson is another enemy I have.
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Thursday, January 24, 2008

a.Who is your person and when and where was he born?-Alexander Hamilton

a. Who is your person and when and where was he born?
I am Alexander Hamilton I was born into riches; both my parents owned a trading company. I was born on the West Indian island of Nevis, in 1755. I am a political icon and have been governor and mayor of New York.

d.How did he meet his death?-Alexander Hamilton

d. How did he meet his death?
I was killed in a duel fought between Aaron Burr and me. Aaron and myself has always been competition to each other in politics, I have always beat him in political races. Aaron Burr was about to become the mayor of New York until I became the mayor of New York by deciding to become a candidate. Aaron was very upset so he challenged me to a duel. We both fired our pistols and aimed at each other. I died a day after I was shot. Aaron Burr survived.

Spencer Rivera-Alexander Hamilton

By Spencer Rivera:
Alexander Hamilton
a.Who is your person and when and where was he born?
b.What role did he play in the building of our nation?
c.What is the person "famous" or "infamous" for?
d.How did he meet his death?
e.What are at least 5 notable facts about your person?
f.If this person had opposition, who were the person's foes?
g.Tell me a little bit about the place the person comes from. How does this person live?
h.What does the person do for a living?
i.Generate a list of 10 vocabulary words with full definitions and original sentences that can be associated with your person.
j.Would you be friends with your person now if he or she were still alive?Why or why not?