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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Alexander Hamilton Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent biography of Alexander Hamilton is part of the University of Missouri's "Famous Trials" site. With text links to personal letters and other documents written by Hamilton.
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Article
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Alexander Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Alexander Hamilton from the documentary program AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: The Duel, produced by PBS.
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Lesson Plan
Stanford University

Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Hamilton v. Jefferson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read primary source documents to solve a problem surrounding a historical question. In this inquiry lesson, two letters to George Washington allow students to consider the competing politics...
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eBook
Other

The Online Library of Liberty: Alexander Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides brief biographical details on Alexander Hamilton with links to electronic versions of books he has authored that can be viewed in their original text.
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PPT
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A marvelous look at the life of Alexander Hamilton shown through primary documents in this interactive site.
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Essays: The Federal Reserve Act (1913)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents information about the Federal Reserve Act, which created the Federal Reserve System in 1913. It is part of a larger article on central banking in the U.S.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: Hamilton and Jefferson the Men and Their Philosophies [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton played a huge role not only in crafting important documents in U.S. history, but also by serving as secretaries in George Washington's first cabinet. Read about their diametrically opposing...
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Setting Economic Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the role of the Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) and the Secretary of the Treasury in advising the president on the matters of the U.S. economy and setting economic policy.
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Handout
US Department of the Treasury

U.s. Department of the Treasury: History: Andrew W. Mellon (1921 1932)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Department of Treasury's page on Andrew Mellon. He was Secretary of the Treasury under several presidents.
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Handout
US Department of the Treasury

U.s. Department of the Treasury: History: Hugh Mc Culloch

For Students 9th - 10th
The Office of the Curator of the Department of the Treasury provides an account of the life of Hugh McCulloch, including his role as President Lincoln's Secretary of the Treasury in 1865.
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Handout
US Department of the Treasury

U.s. Department of the Treasury: History: Salmon P. Chase (1861 1864)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Office of the Curator of the Department of the Treasury provides a brief account of the life of Salmon P. Chase, including his role as President Lincoln's Secretary of the Treasury from 1861 to 1864.
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Handout
US Department of the Treasury

U.s. Department of the Treasury: History: William P. Fessenden (1864 1865)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Office of the Curator of the Department of the Treasury provides a brief account of the life of William P. Fessenden, including his role as President Lincoln's Secretary of the Treasury from 1864 to 1865.
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Article
Other

Tax History Project: Was Andrew Mellon Really the Supply Sider

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at Andrew Mellon's policies as Secretary of the Treasury under three different presidents in the lead-up to the Great Depression.
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Handout
US Department of the Treasury

U.s. Department of the Treasury: George W. Campbell

For Students 9th - 10th
A painting and description of Secretary of Treasury George Campbell's brief time in office.
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Handout
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Historic Valley Forge: Major General Alexander Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of Alexander Hamilton containing information on his military service during the American Revolution as well as his later life in politics.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Hamilton's Financial Plan

For Students 5th - 8th
George Washington tasked Alexander Hamilton as the man to clean up the economic mess of the new republic. Read about his ideas, what they were unpopular at the time, but were really very forward thinking.
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Unit Plan
US Department of the Treasury

Department of the Treasury for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click on the U.S. Mint and Bureau of Engraving and Printing for informative and colorful pages on the Department of Treasury. Site also provides information on other government offices.
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Website
US Department of the Treasury

U.s. Department of Treasury Education

For Students 9th - 10th
"We are pleased to welcome you to Treasury's Learning Vault, where you can learn all about the history of the Treasury Department, its role in the Federal government, and its mission to serve you."
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: Alexander Hamilton's Financial Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Young Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury. Read about his ideas for reducing the huge national debt, and see how his views of the nation and national government were so different from Thomas Jefferson's.
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Handout
US Department of the Treasury

U.s. Department of the Treasury: History: Samuel Dexter (1801)

For Students 9th - 10th
View a portrait and read a profile of Samuel Dexter's tenure as Secretary of the Treasury at this resource.
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Handout
US Department of the Treasury

Secretary of the Treasury: Albert Gallatin

For Students 9th - 10th
View a portrait and read about the longest serving Secretary of the Treasury (1801-1814), Albert Gallatin.
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Handout
US Department of the Treasury

Secretaries of the Treasury: Carter Glass

For Students 9th - 10th
The accomplishments before, during, and after Carter Glass's tenure as Secretary of the Treasury are chronicled in this biography. A portrait of Glass is also provided.
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Handout
US Department of the Treasury

Secretaries of the Treasury: William G. Mc Adoo

For Students 9th - 10th
William McAdoo's tenure as Secretary of the Treasury under Woodrow Wilson is overviewed on the official site of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Read about the accomplishments of the Treasury Department under McAdoo including the...
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Samuel Dexter

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of Samuel Dexter from the 1992 version of the Secretaries of War and Secretaries of the Army book.