How Did Aaron Burr Contribute To Hamilton

“Hamilton drew position // Looking to the world, like a man on a mission // This is a soldier was a marksman’s ability // The doctor turned around so he could claim deniability”
-The World Was Wide Enough from Hamilton In 1804, a dispute between Alexander Hamilton, the former Secretary of the Treasury, and Aaron Burr, the Senator of New York (1791-1797) and vice president under Thomas Jefferson’s first term, led to a duel, which ultimately yielded to Hamilton’s death. By taking a stand, Aaron Burr ended the life of an important politician and war veteran, while simultaneously bringing about the end of his own political career.
Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton was an orphaned immigrant, born out of wedlock in the Caribbean. His father,
His parents, Reverend Aaron Burr Sr. and Esther Burr, both died within a year of each other. Burr was two years old when he went to live with his grandparents with his siblings. At the age of thirteen, Aaron Burr was admitted to the sophomore class of the College of New Jersey. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1772 at the age of sixteen. Although he was given the chance to work on General George Washington’s staff, Burr instead chose to fight in the war. In July of 1777, Burr was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. He remained in this position until March of 1779, when re resigned from the Continental Army due to health problems, and returned to his studies of law. In 1782, Aaron married a widow named Theodosia Bartow Prevost, who later died from stomach cancer. During this marriage, Burr had one child, who was named after her
Hosack recorded his observations of the event. He stated, “When called to him upon his receiving the fatal wound, I found him half sitting on the ground, supported in the arms of Mr. Pendleton. His countenance of death I shall never forget. He had at that instant just strength to say, 'This is a mortal wound, doctor;' when he sunk away, and became to all appearance lifeless. I immediately stripped up his clothes, and soon, alas I ascertained that the direction of the ball must have been through some vital part”.
Counterpoints
Although his actions were seen as extreme, there were many people who shared Burr’s opinions of Hamilton. Thomas Jefferson, a Democratic Republican from Virginia, opposed Hamilton, a Federalist. Jefferson believed that the government should not be very involved, while Hamilton strongly supported government involvement. Alexander believed American strength was in commerce, while Jefferson believed that farmers were the strongest force in America. He felt that the government shouldn’t need to help them. It is believed that Hamilton is the reason that Jefferson resigned from his role as Secretary of State. Even though Burr and Jefferson, along with many others, felt similarly about Hamilton, the actions Burr took shook the