Why Is Hamilton Called The Fruit Of Genius
“Men give me credit for some genius. All the genius I have lies in this: When I have a subject in hand, I study it profoundly. Day and night it is before me. My mind becomes pervaded with it. Then the effort that I have made is what people are pleased to call the fruit of genius. It is the fruit of labor and thought.” (A-Z Quotes). He was an amazing and clever man but he worked for it just like he explained in this quote. Hamilton worked hard for everything he did and for all good things. It wasn’t always the most popular decision but it ended doing a lot for our government. Alexander Hamilton was a smart man who helped the government in various ways. Hamilton’s father was James Hamilton, and his mother Rachel Fawcett Lavien.
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In 1775 when the Revolutionary War began Hamilton joined the New York Provincial Artillery company. Then in 1776 Hamilton he collected captain’s commision and he started his own artillery company. Now George Washington saw his leadership skills and Hamilton accepted a position on Washington’s staff. Hamilton proved his bravery and leadership in the battles of Long Island, White Plains, Trenton, and being victorious in the Battle of Yorktown. Hamilton was a great leader but while he was in appointment the army lacked organization and money. Hamilton was moved to inspector general and second command as America prepared for a potential war with France. Unfortunately in 1800 his military career came to a stop when France and America made up a peace …show more content…
They drew their guns and shot. Hamilton’s shot completely missed Burr, unfortunately for him, but Burr’s shot hit Hamilton and his wound was very fatal. Hamilton was brought back to New York and he died the next day. Hamilton died at the age 47, the date was July 12, 1804. Hamilton died that day but what he accomplished has affected everyone up until today. Hamilton wanted a stronger government and he did a lot to accomplish that. He influenced a lot of political thought and his contributions were more significant that people tend to
His mother …show more content…
In 1775 when the Revolutionary War began Hamilton joined the New York Provincial Artillery company. Then in 1776 Hamilton he collected captain’s commision and he started his own artillery company. Now George Washington saw his leadership skills and Hamilton accepted a position on Washington’s staff. Hamilton proved his bravery and leadership in the battles of Long Island, White Plains, Trenton, and being victorious in the Battle of Yorktown. Hamilton was a great leader but while he was in appointment the army lacked organization and money. Hamilton was moved to inspector general and second command as America prepared for a potential war with France. Unfortunately in 1800 his military career came to a stop when France and America made up a peace …show more content…
They drew their guns and shot. Hamilton’s shot completely missed Burr, unfortunately for him, but Burr’s shot hit Hamilton and his wound was very fatal. Hamilton was brought back to New York and he died the next day. Hamilton died at the age 47, the date was July 12, 1804. Hamilton died that day but what he accomplished has affected everyone up until today. Hamilton wanted a stronger government and he did a lot to accomplish that. He influenced a lot of political thought and his contributions were more significant that people tend to