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    CAN YOU NAME A

    FOUNDING FATHER OF
    AMERICA??
    THE LIFE OF ALEXANDER
    HAMILTON: ADMIRABLE OR
    FLAWED?
    +HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PRESENT
    GENIUS?
    GENIUS?
    SCANDAL?
    GENIUS?
    SCANDAL?
    VISIONARY?
    PROJECT
    OVERVIEW
    All sides of Hamilton’s life:

    • His flaws
    • His brilliance
    •Lasting legacy

    ALL OF THESE ARE STILL


    ACKNOWLEDGED TODAY.
    HIS LIFE AS A
    POLITICIAN
    MAIN POINTS
    01 02 03

    Revolutionizing the A public servant for Played a vital role in


    American financial America the Revolutionary War
    system.
    FINANCE
    • America’s debt as of 1790:
    $80M
    • Opened the first national bank
    of the US
    • To assume state’s debt

    the first national bank of the


    united states built with the help
    of alexander hamilton (1791)
    WHY DO YOU WRITE LIKE
    YOU’RE RUNNING OUT OF TIME?
    • The Federalist Papers
    • Defending the new U.S.
    constitution.
    • This constitution was made to
    build a more unified nation.

    A SERIES OF 85 ESSAYS WRITTEN IN


    THE SPAN OF 6 MONTHS
    John Jay got sick after writing 5,

    James Madison wrote 29,

    HAMILTON WROTE THE OTHER 51!!!!


    REVOLUTIONARY
    WAR
    • Creating a vision for the nation
    • War influenced how he defends
    his ideas
    • American independence lives
    on, as well as the sacrifices
    made for freedom ALEXANDER HAMILTON FIGHTING IN THE
    BATTLE OF YORKTOWN (1781)
    THE FLAWS AND CONTROVERSIES
    WITHIN ALEXANDER HAMILTON
    THE HAMILTON-
    REYNOLDS AFFAIR
    Maria Reynolds approached Alexander
    Hamilton, claiming her husband had
    abandoned her and their child. She asked for
    financial help to find her friends in New York.
    Moved by Maria's story, Hamilton offered
    assistance, leading to a sexual relationship
    despite his marriage to Eliza Schuyler.
    James Reynolds, Maria's husband, knew
    about the affair and used it to blackmail
    Hamilton for money.
    THE REYNOLDS PAMPHLETS
    -HAMILTON PUBLISHED A PAMPHLET TO DENY THE
    CHARGES OF SPECULATION BUT PUBLICLY ADMITTED
    TO THE AFFAIR IN WHAT WOULD BE THE FIRST
    MAJOR AMERICAN POLITICAL SEX SCANDAL.
    IMPULSIVE AND
    STUBBORN NATURE
    Hamilton's impulsive and stubborn tendencies
    frequently influenced his decision-making, leading
    to ill-advised actions.
    His relentless pursuit of personal and political
    ambitions often overshadowed his consideration
    of the potential consequences.
    Hamilton's refusal to yield to criticism and his
    propensity for engaging in confrontations, notably
    the fatal duel with Aaron Burr, exemplified his
    impulsive nature.
    His affair with Maria Reynolds highlighted
    Hamilton's inability to foresee the long-term
    repercussions of his actions, showcasing a lack of
    restraint and foresight in his personal life.
    HAMILTON’S INFLUENCE ON THE
    AMERICAN REVOLUTION AND IN OUR
    MODERN WORLD
    1. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
    -Hamilton advocated for a strong centralized government, assuming
    state debt, and opening the first national bank were factors that
    helped foster economic growth as this bank system that he helped
    create is still used until today.
    (FIRS
    T BA
    NK O
    STILL F THE
    STAN UNIT
    DING ED S
    UNTI TATE
    L TO S,
    DAY
    )
    2. THE FEDERALIST PAPERS
    -These essays helped promote the ratification
    of the Constitution by explaining its principles
    and addressing concerns about the proposed
    system of government.

    -Today, the Federalist Papers remain a vital


    source for understanding the intentions of
    the New York Constitution and the principles
    upon which the United States was founded.
    3. LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP
    -He was a natural leader and always found ways to
    improve the nation. There truly is no doubt that he
    continues to inspire modern leaders and policy makers
    up to this day

    -His ideas and achievements in economics, governance,


    and constitutional law have left an incredible mark
    on American society and continue to resonate in
    contemporary debates and discussions.
    CONCLUSION
    Hamilton’s strong and unwavering force
    played a vital role in the afterbirth of the
    nation. He’s seen injustice in the world and
    corrected it, which is why the nation stands
    with freewill today.
    THANK YOU
    FOR LISTENING
    HISTORY HAS ITS
    EYESSSS ON YOU.
    SOURCES:
    Magazine, S. (2017, April 19). How Alexander Hamilton tackled the national debt. Smithsonian Magazine.
    https://www.smithsonianmag.com/sponsored/alexander-hamilton-debt-national-bank-two-parties-1789-american-history-great-courses-plus-180962954/

    Meserve, J. (2021, June 9). A new constitution for the United States. Democracy Journal. https://democracyjournal.org/magazine/61/a-new-constitution-for-
    the-united-states/

    Admin. (2017, July 18). Alexander Hamilton: The Man who made Modern America. About ALA.
    https://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/ppo/programming/hamilton/exhibitionthemeoverview

    Historian. (2023, December 2). 10 Alexander Hamilton Accomplishments and Achievements - Have fun with history. Have Fun With History.
    https://www.havefunwithhistory.com/alexander-hamilton-accomplishments/

    The American Revolution Institute. (2019, January 8). Alexander Hamilton’s American Revolution - The American Revolution Institute.
    https://www.americanrevolutioninstitute.org/exhibition/alexander-hamiltons-american-revolution/
    iberto, D. (2024, February 2). Who was Alexander Hamilton? Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/who-is-alexander-hamilton-5205028

    McDaniel, S. (2020, July 4). The dark side of Alexander Hamilton. Tales of Times Forgotten. https://talesoftimesforgotten.com/2020/07/04/the-dark-side-
    of-alexander-hamilton/

    Pruitt, S., & Pruitt, S. (2021, September 28). The scandal that ruined Alexander Hamilton’s chances of becoming president. HISTORY.
    https://www.history.com/news/alexander-hamilton-maria-reynolds-pamphlet-affair

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