Summary:
The duel describe a very famous duel in American history. It tells of two political opponents who faced off in a duel of honor. It gives insight on the political conflicts during these times, and it tells of how the populus reacted to the result of the duel. There have been many debates about the who was at fault during the duel. Not only does this chapter explain the duel, it explains the character of the two people involved. As such, it tells their personalities, how they began to conflict with each other, and how this affected America.
The duel describe a very famous duel in American history. It tells of two political opponents who faced off in a duel of honor. It gives insight on the political conflicts during these times, and it tells of how the populus reacted to the result of the duel. There have been many debates about the who was at fault during the duel. Not only does this chapter explain the duel, it explains the character of the two people involved. As such, it tells their personalities, how they began to conflict with each other, and how this affected America.
Alexander Hamilton:
He is a member of the federalists. He is very aggressive and outgoing. For example, in the text, "Hamilton was, after George Washington, the most powerful figure in the Federalist party..." Another example would be, "a group that found Hamilton's policies sometimes excessive and his flamboyant style always offensive."
He is a member of the federalists. He is very aggressive and outgoing. For example, in the text, "Hamilton was, after George Washington, the most powerful figure in the Federalist party..." Another example would be, "a group that found Hamilton's policies sometimes excessive and his flamboyant style always offensive."
Aaron Burr:
He is described as one that causes trouble in politics. He is also described as manipulative and sneaky. The text says, "If he can he will certainly disturb our institutions to secure himself permanent power and wealth." Another description in the text about burr is, "He is truly the catiline of America."
He is described as one that causes trouble in politics. He is also described as manipulative and sneaky. The text says, "If he can he will certainly disturb our institutions to secure himself permanent power and wealth." Another description in the text about burr is, "He is truly the catiline of America."
Vocabulary:
Catiline- An insult used to associate someone with the Roman catiline myth. A catiline is one whose scheming and manipulations destroy republican governments.
code duello- A series of rules and honors performed at a duel. Used as guidelines during the duel.
Ominous- giving an impression that something bad is going to happen.
Putative- something supposed or considered to be
Despicable- deserving hatred and contempt. Used as an insult between Hamilton and Burr.
Catiline- An insult used to associate someone with the Roman catiline myth. A catiline is one whose scheming and manipulations destroy republican governments.
code duello- A series of rules and honors performed at a duel. Used as guidelines during the duel.
Ominous- giving an impression that something bad is going to happen.
Putative- something supposed or considered to be
Despicable- deserving hatred and contempt. Used as an insult between Hamilton and Burr.
Timeline of The Duel:
1st:Hamilton despised Burr and critisized him throughout the years.
2nd:Burr was enraged by this, thereby challenging Hamilton to a duel.
3rd: Upon arriving at the duel, they agreed upon rules and behavior.
4th: The duel began, with the result of burr shooting Hamilton and Hamilton's death.
5th: There was controversy and debating over Burr's actions and the practice of dueling.
6th: Burr was labeled a murderer and his political career crumbled. The practice of dueling came under attack .
1st:Hamilton despised Burr and critisized him throughout the years.
2nd:Burr was enraged by this, thereby challenging Hamilton to a duel.
3rd: Upon arriving at the duel, they agreed upon rules and behavior.
4th: The duel began, with the result of burr shooting Hamilton and Hamilton's death.
5th: There was controversy and debating over Burr's actions and the practice of dueling.
6th: Burr was labeled a murderer and his political career crumbled. The practice of dueling came under attack .