2. Childhood Born January 11, 1755 or 1757 in Charlestown in the Leeward Islands Born out of wedlock to Rachel FaucettLavien and James A. Hamilton. Orphaned February 19, 1768 after his mother passed away by contracted a severe fever. At age 16, arrived to New Amsterdam on the “eve of Extraordinary transformation.”
3. the revolution Alexander Hamilton role in the Revolution: Urged New Yorkers to rise against the Parliament and lay claim to their natural rights as free men. Expressed that “It is in war that a man makes his reputation and it is in moments of flux and change that a man can rise.” Became a lieutenant achieved by self education of military history and tactics. Lead a successful raid for British cannon in the Battery, which resulted the Hearts of Oak becoming an artillery company. His wishes of the Revolution war came true on April 23, 1775. Became one of George Washington’s closest aids with a rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
4. Building of New York “Kicked into life the most powerful economic engine on earth.” Opened his own law firm, helped set up society for emancipated slaves, and organized the first bank of New York. Mapped out blueprint for new nation to be on commerce, manufacturing, and immigrants. Wrap up debt inquired from the war from having the Federal to pay by making a deal with Jefferson to move the capital to the swamp. Had the treasury office issue 80 million in government bonds to pay off the new debt the federal assumed. Started a huge wave of trades and the beginning of the stock exchange.
