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    Statesman vs Politician

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    Leaders) Aaron Burr‚ unlike George Washington‚ is classified as a Politician. Aaron Burr is known for killing Alexander Hamilton in a duel‚ but it is his ruthless personality that has him most remembered. Burr was most concerned in the title he wanted to win‚ rather than the good of the people. He took a dislike to Alexander Hamilton after meeting him in the Revolution and they soon became rival Politicians in New York. Burr had a seat in the Senate‚ but was defeated in reelection. Burr ran for governor

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    subject by exposing the readers to true insight of the major players of the founding generation. The book attempts to capture the ideals of the early revolutionary generation leaders and their conflicting political viewpoints. The personalities of HamiltonBurr‚ Adams‚ Washington‚ Madison‚ and Jefferson are presented in great detail. Ellis exposes the reality of the internal and partisan conflict endured by each of these figures in relation to each other. Ellis emphasizes that despite these difficult

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    Alexander Hamilton‚ Aaron Burr‚ Janes Madison‚ Thomas Jefferson‚ The Adam’s (John and Abigail) and George Washington. The author examines six events that took place in our history: The Duel‚ The Dinner‚ The Silence‚ The Farwell‚ The Collaborators and the Friendship. Ellis uses these events to form his thesis that the friendships‚ political alliances and rivalries helped shape the lives of our Founding Fathers and form the foundation of our new nation. The Duel aka “The Interview”‚ Aaron Burr challenges

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    God’s sake‚ to cease these conversations and threatening about a separation of the Union. It must hang together as long as it can be made to.”-Alexander Hamilton. This message was sent by Alexander Hamilton to the Federalist Party in 1804. A small delegate in New England was considering secession after the Republican party’s success‚ and though Hamilton had seen his own reputation flounder along with that of his party‚ he nevertheless reveals here his primary goal: to keep the Union together. Even when

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    Founding Brothers

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    FOUDNING BROTHERS READING GUIDE INTRODUCTION 1. Why were major accomplishments of the Founding Brothers during the Revolution unprecedented? (3 Reasons) 2. What were the assets and liabilities of the men in New York in 1789 as they began to govern under the new Constitution? The assets and liabilities of men in New York in 1789 as they began to govern the New Constitution states on the asset side bountiful continent an ocean away from European conflict; young population of nearly 4

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    Thomas Jefferson‚ Thomas Paine‚ Aaron Burr‚ and Alexander Hamilton played huge roles in this book. As well as the idea of colonial independence from great revolutionaries stating that the separation was not only possible but also fated in the fact that it was bound to happen some point throughout history.

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    which the founding brothers found themselves on opposite sides of an issue. In the case of Aaron Burr and Alexander HamiltonHamilton had questioned Burr’s qualifications in Burr’s run for governor of New York. One situation lead to another issue in which the line between personal and political criticism was blurred which lead to Burr ultimately challenging Hamilton to a duel. In another case‚ Hamilton had been pushing for a Funding/Assumption policy to be used by the United States of America so that

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    had no idea about; it also gives you some details about the politics going on during the time period but still indicates specific people in history. Ellis has the time frame of this book from right around when America declares independence right up Hamilton dies. Joseph J. Ellis is an extremely talented author who has written several incredible books in his time. Some of those books include American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson‚ Passionate Sage: The Character and Legacy of John Adam‚

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    Introduction: As for the Election of 1800‚ my fellow shipbuilders and I continue to support whoever can grant our original wishes for the next President. A sturdy economic plan able to provide our nation with prosperity and stability is crucial to our next President’s ideas. Better yet‚ a focus on foreign relations with other nations while maintaining our own set of core values is vital for the next President. Developing a connected relationship with other countries will open business and trade opportunities

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    France with them. Therefore‚ America was a symbolization of victory that was strong as a mother country. In other words‚ America was also successful in the revolution since they were fighting home and the British were away from home. To add‚ Alexander Hamilton

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