Alexander Hamilton: The Role Of Politics In The US

The United States’ federal government, formed at the birth of a nation, relies on systems and balances established in the wake of the Revolutionary War, during the birth of a nation and was shaped by a handful of influential men. Benjamin Franklin, a founding father of this beautiful nation, emerging from a brutal rebellion to fabricate a democratic system of government. Around the same time, Thomas Jefferson established the Democratic-Republican party, a major political party for the time, and served as the Secretary of State. In a similar fashion, Salmon Chase served as the Secretary of Treasury during Lincoln's presidency. However, out of all the diplomats who helped shape America, Alexander Hamilton was one of the most influential. Hamilton
Both Jefferson and Hamilton were appointed to major political position; Jefferson became the Secretary of State while Hamilton became the Secretary of the Treasury. The two politicians clashed often: Hamilton was a Federalist and pro a larger national government, while Jefferson was a Democratic-Republican and believed in stronger state governments. Hamilton believed in an industrial-based economy, while Jefferson promoted an agriculturally-based economy. Hamilton was against French support in the French Revolution, while Jefferson supported the French cause. Because of this, it came as a surprise to many when Hamilton supported Jefferson for President in the election of 1800 over an old acquaintance of Hamilton, Aaron Burr. The two candidates tied, each with 73 Electoral College votes. The tiebreaker went to the House of Representatives, where Hamilton argued against Burr and promoted Jefferson as the “lesser of two evils” (Wikipedia). He helped convince the House to give Jefferson an edge over Burr, which led to both Jefferson winning the presidency and Burr becoming resentful about Hamilton. Four years later, Hamilton ruined Burr’s chance at becoming the governor of New York. Burr became infuriated at Hamilton for ravaging his political career, and challenged Hamilton to a duel to resolve the matter. As it was, in the early morning of July 11,
Alexander Hamilton shaped the nation in critical ways and took up arms to protect America’s freedom and liberty. Although Hamilton was among the scores of change agents, he took exceptional measures to secure a stronger government and reign a dominating Department of Treasury--the ten dollar bill portrays Hamilton because of his achievements. He played a major role in assured the ratification of the Constitution, and was one of America’s most influential figures. Hamilton’s legacy remains both as a Revolutionary War veteran and a founding father, but more importantly, as a hero to the United States of