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Alexander Hamilton: Most Influential American?

Stuff You Should Know

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Hamilton's Vision and Political Rivalries

This chapter explores Alexander Hamilton's pivotal role in creating the Constitution and establishing the financial system of the United States. It examines his influential contributions to the Federalist Papers and the political maneuvering behind the Assumption Act, which shaped the country's fledgling government. Additionally, the chapter highlights the intense rivalries between Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams, revealing how these conflicts influenced the nation's early political landscape.

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