Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr

by Richard Worth

In 1804, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr fought the most famous duel in American history. Both men had served with great courage during the American Revolution. Afterward, each had become an important lawyer and politician. Hamilton helped write the United States Constitution and became America's first treasury secretary, but he stopped Burr from becoming president in 1800. This move and others led to a strong hatred between the two men, which finally...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0766098133
• ISBN13: 9780766098138
• Release Date: December 2018
• Publisher: Enslow Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12