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Kay Shue

Alexander Hamilton Federalist

Representing the state of New York; a middle colony with fertile land, major ports, and rivers. These helped play an important role in New York's economy due to the ability to trade, build ships, fish, and grow crops. The population was ethnically diverse due to the amount of religious freedom.

1798-1800 Inspector general of the Army during the undeclared war with France. 1795-1798 Resumed law practice in New York City. 1789-1795 Secretary of the Treasury. 1787 Elected into Continental Congress for the second time. Served in the legislature, appointments as delegate to the Constitutional Convention. 1786 Represented New York at Annapolis Convention. 1782-1783 Elected to Continental Congress and established a law office in New York City. 1781 Under Lafayette in the Yorktown, VA campaign, took a command position. 1780 Wed Elizabeth Schuyler who came from a rich and politically powerful family. 1776-1777 Fought in principal campaigns as an artillery captain. Joined George Washington's staff as secretary. 1773 Entered King's College (now Columbia University) in New York City until the Revolution broke out. 1768 Became an apprentice clerk at Christiansted in a mercantile establishment.

References: James Madison - Virginia - Federalist John Jay - New York - Federalist Ben Franklin - Pennsylvania - Federalist

Works Cited Alexander Hamilton. “Arguments for a Strong Federal Government,” Annals of American History. Web. 20 Sept. 2010. <[]>. Burns, James MacGregor. //The Vineyard of Liberty//. New York: Vintage, 1983. Print. "Key Figures in the Ratification of the Constitution: Alexander Hamilton." //TeachingAmericanHistory.org -- Free Seminars and Summer Institutes for Social Studies Teachers//. Web. 20 Sept. 2010. . "Population and Social Rank in Colonial America." //History of the USA//. Web. 20 Sept. 2010. .