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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: The Federalist Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
In the Federalist Papers, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay made the case for ratifying the new US Constitution.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Who Was Alexander Hamilton?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students learn about the early life of Alexander Hamilton and his achievements as an adult during the Revolutionary War and in the Washington administration.
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Professional Doc
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Hamilton's America: Collection

For Teachers 9th - 10th
GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America" provides a behind-the-scenes look at Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash hit Broadway musical Hamilton. "Hamilton's America" blends history, footage of Miranda's writing process, and scenes from the...
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: How Alexander Hamilton's Men Surprised the Enemy at the Battle of Yorktown

For Students 9th - 10th
Hamilton's leadership in the war's last major land battle would deliver the future Secretary of the Treasury his long-sought glory. Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury, known for his famous, fatal duel with Aaron Burr...
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Article
PBS

Pbs American Experience: Elizabeth Hamilton (1757 1854)

For Students 9th - 10th
Good-natured and somewhat serious, Elizabeth would spend years working to secure her husband's place in American history.
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Essays: Central Banking in the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay gives a background to understand the controversy surrounding the creation of a central bank in the United States.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: Election of 1796

For Students 9th - 10th
The election of 1796, a test of the new government's transfer of power, was not without intrigue. Read a brief account of the election and its results.
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Lesson Plan
Schools of California Online Resources for Education

Score: Debate on Ratification

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students become one of the famous men who argued for or against ratification of the Constitution. They research and present their argumets to the class, who will then vote whether or not to ratify the new Constitution.
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Handout
Social Studies Help Center

Social Studies Help Center: Policy Effectiveness of Washington and Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the effectiveness of Presidents Washington and Hamilton's domestic policies.
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University of Florida

Freedom of Speech: The First Amendment and the u.s. Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive site outlines thoughts on the First Amendment from four founding fathers. Click on their faces to find an index reflecting their thoughts. From a student project at University of Florida.
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Article
Other

Independent Institute: Alexander Hamilton on War and Free Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a review of a book by Kurt-Friedrich Walling. The review discusses how Hamilton wanted to create a republican empire based on consent but able when threatened to generate enormous military power, and how this was in dispute with...
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Dueled to the Death

For Students 3rd - 8th
Two politicians who dueled to the death were Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Go to this site to find out "why" and other answers.
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Unit Plan
Curated OER

National Park Service: Hamilton Grange

For Students 9th - 10th
The home of Alexander Hamilton is in its final resting place after having been moved three times. Hamilton Grange is now owned by the National Park Service and is restored to the glory of the time of Hamilton. Photos of the house as well...
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Handout
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Alexander Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Alexander Hamilton.
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Primary
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Federalist Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of the Federalist Papers which express the general views of the individuals who formed the Federalist Party. Each paper is identified by date, subject, author and place of publication and is available for reading by clicking on...
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Handout
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Historic Valley Forge: Who Served Here?: Aaron Burr

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography of Aaron Burr from the Independence Hall Associaton focuses on his military career in the Revolutionary War as well as his political career and his duel with Alexander Hamilton.
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Article
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Founding Fathers: New York: Alexander Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of one of America's founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Aaron Burr Duel

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides information and interesting facts about Alexander Hamilton, first Secretary of the Treasury, who was shot dead by Vice President Aaron Burrin one of the most significant events of Thomas Jefferson's presidency.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: The American System

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive resource provides detailed facts about Henry Clay and the economic plan called the 'American System'.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: The Federalists

For Students 9th - 10th
Fun facts and an overview of the Federalists, the first American political party and formed by Alexander Hamilton, the Secretary of the Treasury, John Adams, and Gouverneur Morris.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Federalist Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
The Federalist Papers were a series of 85 essays that promoted the ratification of the United States Constitution and the nature of a Republican government.
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Handout
Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Alexander Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Alexander Hamilton, military commander, patriot, and leader of the Federalist Party.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Founding Fathers

For Students 9th - 10th
Article focuses on the seven Founding Fathers and their involvement in creating the United States of America.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: First Bank of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes how Alexander Hamilton established the First Bank in 1791 to handle the massive Revolutionary war debt and to create a standard form of currency.