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Independent Institute: Alexander Hamilton on War and Free Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a review of a book by Kurt-Friedrich Walling. The review discusses how Hamilton wanted to create a republican empire based on consent but able when threatened to generate enormous military power, and how this was in dispute with...
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Social Studies Help Center

Social Studies Help Center: Policy Effectiveness of Washington and Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the effectiveness of Presidents Washington and Hamilton's domestic policies.
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Digital History

Digital History: Hamilton, Jefferson, First National Bank of the Us [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
As with so many other ideas, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton were on opposite sides of the formation of a national bank. Read why Hamilton thought it was a great idea, why Jefferson opposed it, and what they each wrote to...
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Digital History

Digital History: Hamilton and Jefferson the Men and Their Philosophies [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton played a huge role not only in crafting important documents in U.S. history, but also by serving as secretaries in George Washington's first cabinet. Read about their diametrically opposing...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Hamilton's Financial Plan

For Students 5th - 8th
George Washington tasked Alexander Hamilton as the man to clean up the economic mess of the new republic. Read about his ideas, what they were unpopular at the time, but were really very forward thinking.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Founding Fathers: New York: Alexander Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of one of America's founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton.
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Library of Congress

Loc: James Mc Henry to Alexander Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a transcript of a letter of Delegates to Congress written by James McHenry to Alexander Hamilton: Volume 21 October 1, 1783 - October 31, 1784.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Aaron Burr Jr. (1756 1836)

For Students 9th - 10th
This university-related site presents a detailed biography of Aaron Burr. Provides insights into the conflict between him and Alexander Hamilton, whom Burr eventually killed in a duel.
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Digital History

Digital History: An Affair of Honor

For Students 9th - 10th
A sitting vice-president indicted for murder? Read the story of the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Vice-President Aaron Burr. Additionally, find a quick overview of some of the issues that needed to be dealt with in Jefferson's...
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Alexander Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Alexander Hamilton.
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This Nation

This Nation: The Judiciary Continued in Relation to Trial by Jury

For Students 9th - 10th
Federalist No. 83, written by Alexander Hamilton, discusses the jurisdiction of the federal courts, in particular to civil cases and juries.
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Alexander Hamilton

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An image of Alexander Hamilton.
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University of Chicago

The Founders' Constitution: Deficiencies of the Confederation

For Students 9th - 10th
The original text of a letter from Alexander Hamilton to Governor George Clinton of New York in 1778 complaining of inadequate material for the U.S. armed forces and perception of weakness by foreign powers.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: A Biography of America: A New System of Government 1776 1826

For Students 9th - 10th
This module examines America's efforts to form a new government after the War for Independence and to draft the Constitution. Includes an interactive activity comparing Thomas Jefferson's and Alexander Hamilton's visions for America, a...
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US National Archives

National Archives and Records Administration: Founders Online

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the texts of nearly 200,000 historical documents related to six Founding Fathers, including the papers of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison. The...
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Competing Visions: Federalists and Democratic Republicans

For Students 11th - 12th
After reading this section of a chapter on "The New Republic," students will be able to describe the competing visions of the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans, identify the protections granted to citizens under the Bill of...
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Teaching American History

Teaching American History: From Bullets to Ballots Chapter 5

For Students 9th - 10th
Alexander Hamilton's influences in politics among citizens seemed to create frustration with those who agreed with the philosophies of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. The Republicans begin organizing themselves.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Federalist No. 78

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy includes the full text of Alexander Hamilton's Federalist No. 78, one of the Federalist Papers. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Historic Valley Forge: Who Served Here?: Aaron Burr

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography of Aaron Burr from the Independence Hall Associaton focuses on his military career in the Revolutionary War as well as his political career and his duel with Alexander Hamilton.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Aaron Burr Duel

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides information and interesting facts about Alexander Hamilton, first Secretary of the Treasury, who was shot dead by Vice President Aaron Burrin one of the most significant events of Thomas Jefferson's presidency.
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Alexander Hamilton

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Alexander Hamilton.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Alexander Hamilton Stephens

For Students 9th - 10th
Alexander Hamilton Stephens (February 11, 1812 - March 4, 1883) was an American politician from Georgia. He was Vice President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Hamilton Hall

For Students 9th - 10th
Named for Federalist Party leader Alexander Hamilton, this 1805 building was designed by Samuel McIntire to serve Salem's Federalist Party activities. It has been described as "one of the most outstanding Federal-era public buildings" in...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
(born 1757 - ) Wife of Alexander Hamilton

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