Yas Flashcards
What was Alexander’s nickname?
“Little lion”
Where was Hamilton from?
Caribbean island of Nevis
Where was Aaron burr from?
Princeton, New Jersey
How were Aaron burrs family?
Very religious. All were ministers
What did Aaron burr do in his adolescence?
Rebelled against his strict upbringing. Didn’t want to be a minister
What did burr and Hamilton have in common?
Both were patriots who fought against the British in the American Revolution
What did burr and Hamilton disagree over?
Americas future
Why was burr not elected president and when?
Because of Hamilton and in 1800
Who did burr loose the 1800 election to?
Jefferson
What did Hamilton and burr both do in spite of eachother?
They both used newspaper articles, magazine articles and personal letters to trash talk eachother
What is burr considered to be?
The first modern politician
Burr believed what about politics?
It could be used to make a lot of money
Describe the feud between Hamilton and burr
Lasted many years. Neither man could apologize
How were politics before political parties?
Very personal
What did elections led to sometimes?
Duels in which people could die
