Curated OER
Hamilton and Burr : Compare and Contrast
Who were Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton? High schoolers examine the character traits of these historical figures and watch the video, The Duel. Hamilton vs. Burr: An Event that Changed History (available from PBS), to gain...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr's Duel
PBS Online offers a page on the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr in Weehawken, New Jersey. Includes image.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Alexander Hamilton
A biography of Alexander Hamilton from the documentary program AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: The Duel, produced by PBS.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Alexander Hamilton
One of our original Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton was a controversial figure. This PBS site allows you to watch excerpts from a two-hour long documentary on his life and role in US history. Provides a detailed timeline that gives...
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...
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton is perhaps the most misunderstood and under-appreciated of the Founders. A proponent of a strong national government with an "energetic executive," he is sometimes described as the godfather of modern big government....
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Historic Valley Forge: Major General Alexander Hamilton
A short biography of Alexander Hamilton containing information on his military service during the American Revolution as well as his later life in politics.
Digital History
Digital History: Explorations: The Duel: Aaron Burr & Alexander Hamilton
Take a close look at the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Vice President Aaron Burr in 1804 through photos, primary sources, and first-hand accounts,
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.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Aaron Burr Jr. (1756 1836)
This university-related site presents a detailed biography of Aaron Burr. Provides insights into the conflict between him and Alexander Hamilton, whom Burr eventually killed in a duel.
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.
Digital History
Digital History: An Affair of Honor
A sitting vice-president indicted for murder? Read the story of the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Vice-President Aaron Burr. Additionally, find a quick overview of some of the issues that needed to be dealt with in Jefferson's...
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.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Presidential Election by States, 1801
A map of the United States showing the results of the 1801 presidential election, and shows the 16 states, territories, disputed areas, and Spanish Florida. At the time, the Vice Presidency was determined by the Electoral College, with...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Aaron Burr
(1756-1836) American politician and adventurer. Burr is known for being the third Vice President, under Thomas Jefferson, as for his duel with Alexander Hamilton, resulting in Hamilton's death. He is also known for his trial and...