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Making of America (Abrams) volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 6
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English
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The America that Alexander Hamilton knew was largely agricultural and built on slave labor. He envisioned something else: a multi-racial, urbanized, capitalistic America with a strong central government. He believed that such an America would be a land of opportunity for the poor and the newcomers. But Hamilton's vision put him at odds with his archrivals who envisioned a pastoral America of small towns, where governments were local, states would...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Highlights the life and accomplishments of the founding father, from his childhood as an orphan in the West Indies to his role in developing the Constitution and his tragic death in a duel with Aaron Burr.
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Bring to life the people and places that influenced Alexander Hamilton and engage readers with intriguing primary sources! This informational text depicts in detail what life was like in bustling 18th century New York city, and examines how the city influenced Hamilton-and how Hamilton influenced the city. This nonfiction reader includes letters, photographs, newspaper articles, maps, and other primary sources that will captivate middle school students...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Describes Alexander Hamilton's life and his contributions to the country, from his early life in the West Indies and his tenure as a soldier in the Revolutionary War to his integral role in developing the U.S. Constitution.
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Alexander Hamilton (SparkNotes Biography Guide)
Making the reading experience fun!
SparkNotes Biography Guides examine the lives of historical luminaries, from Alexander the Great to Virginia Woolf. Each biography guide includes: An examination of the historical context in which the person lived
A summary of the person's life and achievements
A glossary of important terms, people, and events
An in-depth look at the key epochs in the person's...
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Alexander Hamilton is one of the most important of America s Founding Fathers, yet he and his contributions are often overlooked. Hard-driving, cocky, and irritating at times, he was also brilliant, prophetic, and generous. He lived a remarkable life, from his stint as George Washington s key aide during the American Revolution to his role as the first Treasury Secretary of the United States. It was also a life cut tragically short in a duel with...
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The life of Alexander Hamilton is an essential chapter in the story of the formation of the American Union. Hamilton's work was of that constructive sort which is vital for laying the foundations of new states. Whether the Union would have been formed under the Constitution and would have been consolidated into a powerful nation, instead of a loose confederation of sovereign states, without the great services of Hamilton, is one of those problems...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This book introduces readers to the life of our country's first president, George Washington, who led America to victory during the Revolutionary War. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, a timeline, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to...
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Founding father Alexander Hamilton led a passionate and meaningful life. Nicknamed Little Lion for his short stature and bold ideas, Hamilton played an integral role in the founding of America's union after the Revolutionary War, as well the drafting and executing of America's Constitution. His life, chronicled in Charles Arthur Conant's biography of him, exemplifies that of hard work and accomplishment. Along with fighting in the Revolutionary War,...
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Alexander Hamilton was George Washington's right-hand man and Thomas Jefferson's most notable rival. He was the beloved husband of Eliza Schuyler and the victim of Aaron Burr's fury. Learn all about the fascinating life of this influential Founding Father. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this high-interest biography includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars,...
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Crown
Pub. Date
2016
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English
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The life and lessons of the Founding Father who mastered the arts of wit, war, and wealth, long before becoming the subject of Broadway’s Hamilton: An American Musical
Two centuries after his death, Alexander Hamilton is shining once more under the world’s spotlight—and we need him now more than ever.
Hamilton was a self-starter. Scrappy. Orphaned as a child, he came to...
Two centuries after his death, Alexander Hamilton is shining once more under the world’s spotlight—and we need him now more than ever.
Hamilton was a self-starter. Scrappy. Orphaned as a child, he came to...
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The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (29 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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English
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Professor Guelzo takes you inside Alexander Hamilton's views about the American Republic: the fictions of hierarchy and aristocracy; the voluntary compact between rulers and ruled; the division of power into small packets; and his suspicions of the behavior of the Confederation Congress.
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The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (32 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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English
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As the first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton had the responsibility of handling the new nation's foreign, state, and domestic debts. In this episode, learn how Hamilton saw debt not as a problem but an asset, and discover how he argued for the establishment of a national bank.
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The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (30 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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English
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Chief Justice John Marshall would call the Federalist Papers the "complete commentary on our constitution." Here, Professor Guelzo explains the daring act of aggression these landmark political writings were, and outlines the six themes Hamilton (under the pseudonym "Publius") believed would demonstrate the indispensability of the new constitution.
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ALEXANDER HAMILTON
This book serves as a biography of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's founding fathers.
Inside, you will learn all about Alexander Hamilton's incredible life, including how he emerged from humble beginnings to reach an ultimate position of power in the government.
This book details Hamilton's many contributions to the development of the United States, as well as the scandals and controversies he was involved in throughout...
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Alexander Hamilton was many things: student, soldier, and perhaps most famously, founding father. Young readers will learn the story of Alexander Hamilton, from his early childhood years to his becoming one of the most important figures in US history. Crafted with a wealth of detail and rich illustrations, each biography in this appealing collection offers 32 pages that entice readers to discover the remarkable people who built our great nation. The...
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UNIQUE: looks at Hamilton's programs from the perspective of Hamilton's contemporaries, using primary sources. In late 1789, what would the man who cornered Secretary Hamilton in a tavern, or the woman who sat across from him at a dinner party, tell Hamilton he urgently needed to fix? How did Hamilton's programs address those crises? And what made those programs so useful that the programs remained in place long after the crises of the 1780s and 1790s...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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George Washington and Alexander Hamilton were two of the most famous Founding Fathers. They fought for American independence and then worked to build the United States into a strong and stable country. Along the way, they also became friends. The story of their friendship and how it helped shape the United States is presented through engaging text that balances historical context with a relatable narrative. Featuring fun fact boxes, quotes from primary...
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