Aaron Burr, of course. Hamilton had started a vicious rumor which may have implied that Burr had an incestuous relationship with his own daughter. Burr and his seconds appealed to Hamilton on several occasions to simply apologize, but Hamilton stood firm. Some of Hamilton's supporters set up another ringer to fight a duel with Burr but Burr was victorious. The two men finally had a face-off in New Jersey, just across the river from NYC... Burr lived to be an old man and always regretted having had the duel.
History has treated Burr cruelly. He narrowly missed becoming president but kept his word and gave his votes to Jefferson. He was a hero of the revolution who led an adventurous life which ended in great disappointment and near poverty.
2007-09-19 09:59:41
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answered by GENE 5
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i bet you need this answer for school. i mean, who walks around asking themselves this question. really! ok and since i know, i'll tell you. they had a duel in weehawken, nj in 1802. aaron burr, vp to thomas jefferson, the president, shot and killed alexander hamilton. it was, at the time and before hamilton died, a fair duel but when their favorite son died, burr was labeld a murderer and the duel illegal. all this is not true. burr wasn't liked so when burr didn't die, as was hoped, he became the 'heavy' and hamilton, who caused the duel with his very large mouth and nasty words to burr, was suddenly a victim. that's the real story - the skinny - that's the facts, jack!
2007-09-19 09:56:42
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answered by blackjack432001 6
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Hamilton and Burr have been bitter opponents. Burr blamed Hamilton for his political misfortunes (extremely justified). Hamilton did no longer think of lots of Burr's high quality. each and every wrote very nasty letters in information papers approximately the different. finally, Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel. that's my perception --- Hamilton had presently lost his son and have been very despondent. He permit Burr kill him. stupid Burr took the bait. and grew to alter right into a forgotten villain. (you should keep in mind i'm no longer a great fan of Burr) (Hamilton's stunning accomplishment exchange into installation our united states's funds on a sturdy footing. He exchange into additionally Washington's aide for the time of the conflict)
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answered by ? 4
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Aaron Burr.
2007-09-19 09:52:19
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answered by Daisy 6
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Aaron Burr - Remember the peanut butter commercial a few years back? Good Luck!
2007-09-19 09:54:24
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answered by katgirl84 1
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aaron burr challenged hamilton to a duel with pistols when hamilton prevented burr from becoming president. jefferson was president, and everyone was better off, so we owe much to hamilton.
2007-09-19 10:30:59
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answered by miyuki & kyojin 7
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Aaron Burr, I think
2007-09-19 09:51:24
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answered by willow oak 5
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Aaron Burr, they had a duel to the death with dueling pistols.
2007-09-19 09:55:03
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answered by Lusharra 1
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