Young Hamilton's part in the revolution started small REALLY small protesting about taxes and British control. Little did he know he would have a large impact on the revolution and America.
Ok... are you sure?
I am going to quit so I can join the milita!
Yup!
Hamilton never completed college. Soon after he went to college he dropped out to join the militia and start his role in the revolution.
ok?
Let's end this HAMILTON!
Hamilton was a good soldier but an even better manger for handling financials, Washington soon noticed this and asked Alexander to join the Continental Army as his First Secretary of Treasury.
I wonder if I could of done any more.
After four years of being Washington's assistant Hamilton decided to quit and rejoin the militia at the Battle of Yorktown. He led his troops to the red coats base and captured it in 10 minutes!
1804-July 10 New Jersey. After many years of Hamilton speaking out against Arron Burr getting any part of government. Burr finally challenges Alexander to a duel. Each man standing 10 paces away from each other, Two shots were fired Hamilton's went up into the trees and Burr's hit Hamilton. Alexander died the next day.
Today Alexander Hamilton is remembered for his famous duel with Burr and for being Washington's first Secretary of treasury. Almost everyone has seen his face on the ten dollar bill!