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- 2. Hamilton An award winningmusical about a man named: Alexander Hamilton
- 3. Alexander Hamilton Born 263years ago An very important person in the creation of America
- 4. In the musical,Alexander Hamilton was portrayed by Lin-Manuel Miranda
- 5. Alexander Hamilton’s picture ison the $10. bill
- 6. Until the 1770’s,the North American Colonies were possessions of Great Britain
- 7. Great Britain wasruled by King George III
- 8. Here’s how KingGeorge III is portrayed in the musical, “Hamilton”
- 9. Alexander Hamilton isconsidered to be one of America’s Founding Fathers
- 10. America’s Founding Fathers Agroup of people who led the breakaway of the North American colonies from Great Britain. Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, James Monroe, Alexander Hamilton, John Marshall, Patrick Henry, George Mason and James Madison
- 11. America’s Founding Fathers Theycreated and signed America’s Declaration of Independence from Great Britain.
- 12. America’s Founding Fathers Theyfought in the Revolutionary War against Great Britain
- 13. America’s Founding Fathers Theycreated and enabled the newly independent American government.
- 14. Alexander Hamilton George WashingtonThomas Jefferson Benjamin Franklin Other Founding Fathers
- 15. Lin-Manuel Miranda —He isthe creator of the musical Hamilton —He wrote the script (story) the music and lyrics for the show —Of course, we already know he played the title role of Alexander Hamilton in the original Broadway production.
- 16. Lin-Manuel Miranda —He saysthat seeing other cast members in their costumes delivers him to his character
- 17. Lin-Manuel Miranda Goal—to createa moment of community where and when we all agree to create a world for the audience
- 18. Lin-Manuel Miranda Born January16, 1980—an American composer, lyricist, playwright, and actor of Puerto Rican ancestry— best known for creating and starring in the Broadway musicals “In the Heights” and “Hamilton.”
- 19. Lin-Manuel Miranda —He becameinterested in Alexander Hamilton when, while on vacation, he read a book about A.H.
- 20. —Ron Chernow; authorof the the book
- 21. —Miranda told Chernowthat his book “called out” to him in the tradition of Tupac and Biggie —Chernow replied…”Really?”
- 22. Tupac Shakur BiggieSmalls, Highly accomplished rap artists of the early 2000’s
- 23. Best known thingsabout Alexander Hamilton — $10 bill — George Washington’s Chief of Staff — He died in a gun dual with Aaron Burr — America’s first Treasury Secretary
- 24. Some things mostpeople don’t know about Alexander Hamilton — He was an immigrant
- 25. immigrant- a personwho moves to a new country — A.H. was born on he Island of Nives in the Caribbean Sea
- 26. —His mother diedwhen A.H. was 11 years old —He was an orphan and very poor—
- 27. —At age 11,A.H. went to work for a shipping company —He taught himself about arithmetic and money —At a very young age he kept the financial records for a very big company
- 28. In 1772, ahurricane brought death and destruction to the island of St. Croix in the Caribbean A.H. wrote a letter, describing the harm done by the hurricane.
- 29. That letter waspublished in a newspaper bringing Alexander Hamilton considerable recognition. The letter attracted so much attention that people raised money to bring A.H. to New York in North America in order to receive an education
- 30. At age 17,Alexander Hamilton arrives in New York…an immigrant. Revolution is in the air!!! It is 1773, just as the idea of the North American colonies splitting from Great Britain begins to gain popularity.
- 31. Lin-Manuel Miranda was sotaken with the way the “Hurricane Letter” brought A.H. to America, he was inspired to create the show, “Hamilton”
- 32. He began thework by capturing the childhood of Alexander Hamilton with just two hip-hop verses.
- 33. With only onesong written, Lin- Manuel Miranda previewed “Hamilton” at the White House for President Obama
- 34. “My Shot” The thirdsong in the show
- 35. My Shot A.H. speaksabout his hopes for the future, his disillusionment with the British and his desire to be remembered.
- 36. Marquis de Lafayette —aFrenchman who does not want to live under a monarch's rule. Hercules Mulligan —a tailor's apprentice who wants to socially advance by joining the revolution John Laurens —an abolitionist who will not be satisfied until all men have equal rights Aaron Burr —reminds all of the men to keep quiet because loyalists may be among them.[ Alexander Hamilton My Shot (The Performers)
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