what did alexander Hamilton do that was bad?

Answer 1

Well, other than gain the complete and utter hatred of Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, Hamilton, Piled up I believe $50 million in U.S. debt as treasurer. He lost a duel (with Aaron Burr, whom he was unpleasant with), which was a disgraceful act to even be involved in. Hamilton sneaked his way on to the $10 bill simply by being the first at his (long-time former) job.

Answer 2

Get a copy of Ron Chernow's ALEXANDER HAMILTON--long, but an excellent biography of a man who should be more honored than maligned. We arguably wouldn't even have a US if it weren't for his two great gifts to the country--THE FEDERALIST PAPERS (writing most of them) and organizing the US Treasury. He was also a leader and organizer in anti-slavery movements (as opposed to Jefferson and Washington) and an excellent soldier. And, oddly, a friend of Aaron Burr almost up until the day of the infamous duel (and duels were still socially acceptable back then).

Answer 3

Bad is a relative term. When the major players in the Revolt from England were talking and planning to become a nation, the United States of America, Hamilton was against the idea and tried everything in his power to persuade Jefferson, Madison, Mason, and many others to remain a "colony" such as Canada but still be under British Rule.

Hamilton formented his own problems when he wanted to save the life of a British General; Washington refused and Hamilton in a churlish and childish fit of rage began berating Washington.

"Washington said he wanted to speak to me. I answered that I would wait upon him immediately." Hamilton delivered a letter to another aide, but allowed himself a few brief words with Lafayette, whom he ran into on the way. While rushing back to the General he found him fuming at the top of the stairs. "ŒCol Hamilton (said he), you have kept me waiting at the head of the stairs these ten minutes. I must tell you Sir you treat me with disrespect." I replied without petulancy, but with decision "I am not conscious of it Sir, but since you have thought it necessary to tell me so we part." "Very well Sir (said he) if it be your choice."

It seems a mild exchange as told by Hamilton, but it was in actuality a very terse one pushing the bounds of eighteenth century restraint. Hamilton had told his boss to go fly a kite.

Hamilton stormed out of headquarters, complaining angrily to Lafayette, who, horrified that he might have been the cause of the quarrel, immediately tried to repair the breach. Washington swallowed his pride and made overtures to Hamilton, but Hamilton remained impervious. He stayed at headquarters until April, but lived in a separate building. He and Washington dealt with business by dashing off icy letters to each other. Oddly, Hamilton made one more request for a command at the end of April. That rebuffed, he handed in his official resignation as aide-de-camp on April 30.

Once again Hamilton didn't get his spoiled selfish way and being the pompous *** he was, began talking bad about George Washingotn. Frankly, I think Aaron Burr would have been proclaimed a Hero if he had Shot Alexander Hamilton

Answer 4

I am certain that others will mention his political views, his strong-willed nature, his illegitimacy, his genius.

I like interesting and very personal tidbits about extra-ordinary historical figures, so I thought it might be interesting to mention that some historians believe he may have had a very intense love relationship with John Laurens from South Carolina. His letters to John sure indicate a passionate love for this male friend. In one letter (December, 1779), Alexander wrote to John: “Cold in my professions, warm in my friendships, I wish, my Dear Laurens, it might be in my power, by action rather than words to convince you that I love you. I shall only tell you that 'til you bade us Adieu, I hardly knew the value you had taught my heart to set upon you… You should not have taken advantage of my sensibility to steal into my affections without my consent. But as you have done it, and as we are generally indulgent to those we love, I shall not scruple to pardon the fraud you have committed, on condition that for my sake, if not for your own, you will always continue to merit the partiality, which you have artfully instilled into me.”

Hamilton's family is said to have redacted portions of letters sent back and forth between the two men.

Answer 5

He was one of several officers who wished to use military force to take over the government and make George Washington a king. Instead of a senate, he wanted a House of Lords, complete with hereditary titles.

Answer 6

The worst thing he did that was bad was not to practice his pistol shooting skills. Jokes aside he was a man of his times and circumstances. He had his opinions and was strong about them. I'm not sure we are able to judge his goodness or bad ness. He was a strong supporter of Federal Government and a central Bank. He was not a democrat.

As a very young man he had a combat command during the Revolution and performed with skill and bravery, particularly during the Battle of Yorktown.

Answer 7

not much.
he thought the president should serve for life, and that only the welathiest and best educated white males should vote, but other than that, he was the balls.

unfortunatly, he was killed in a duel with Aaron Burr, the ex vice president

Answer 8

He had an affair with Maria Reynolds that became very public and scandalous, especially for those times.

Answer 9

Not sure. Most of what he did was good, I'd say. Here's a link with a lot of info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Hamilton#Duel_with_Aaron_Burr

Answer 10

I do believe he killed Aaron Burr in a duel