Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: The Federalist Papers
In the Federalist Papers, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay made the case for ratifying the new US Constitution.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Who Was Alexander Hamilton?
Students learn about the early life of Alexander Hamilton and his achievements as an adult during the Revolutionary War and in the Washington administration.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Hamilton's America: Collection
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...
A&E Television
History.com: How Alexander Hamilton's Men Surprised the Enemy at the Battle of Yorktown
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...
PBS
Pbs American Experience: Elizabeth Hamilton (1757 1854)
Good-natured and somewhat serious, Elizabeth would spend years working to secure her husband's place in American history.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Central Banking in the United States
This essay gives a background to understand the controversy surrounding the creation of a central bank in the United States.
Digital History
Digital History: Election of 1796
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.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: Debate on Ratification
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.
Social Studies Help Center
Social Studies Help Center: Policy Effectiveness of Washington and Hamilton
Discover the effectiveness of Presidents Washington and Hamilton's domestic policies.
University of Florida
Freedom of Speech: The First Amendment and the u.s. Constitution
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.
Other
Independent Institute: Alexander Hamilton on War and Free Government
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...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Dueled to the Death
Two politicians who dueled to the death were Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Go to this site to find out "why" and other answers.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Hamilton Grange
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...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Alexander Hamilton
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Alexander Hamilton.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Federalist Papers
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...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Historic Valley Forge: Who Served Here?: Aaron Burr
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.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Founding Fathers: New York: Alexander Hamilton
A short biography of one of America's founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Aaron Burr Duel
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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Siteseen: American Historama: The American System
Comprehensive resource provides detailed facts about Henry Clay and the economic plan called the 'American System'.
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Siteseen: Government and Constitution: The Federalists
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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Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Federalist Papers
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.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Alexander Hamilton
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Alexander Hamilton, military commander, patriot, and leader of the Federalist Party.
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Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Founding Fathers
Article focuses on the seven Founding Fathers and their involvement in creating the United States of America.
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Siteseen: American Historama: First Bank of the United States
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.