Burr believed that Hamilton was the sole detriment to the rise of his political career, namely. Hamilton had intervened, for Jefferson, in the nasty election of 1800, and had also intervened in the race for the governor of New York later. Both times, Hamilton had ruined Burr's chances. This animosity led Burr to kill Hamilton in 1804.
The Burr-Hamilton duel occurred on July 11, 1804. Hamilton died July 12.
Alexander Hamilton opposed Burr and won the election in 1804.
Aaron Burr
No one knows specifically what Hamilton said. He and another man apparently remarked to a Dr. Cooper that they considered Burr too dangerous to run the government. Dr. Cooper stated that he could quote "still more despicable" statements Hamilton had made about Burr, but didn't.
Although Hamilton disliked Jefferson he thought Jeffersons veiws, were better for the country
Burr
Burr was veary angry at Hamilton. Burr was a Democratic/Republican and Hamilton was a Federalist. This meant they already had many differences. Also, Hamilton was saying bad things about Burr, illegally, and it was posted in the news paper. This caused a duel between them both.
Burr was veary angry at Hamilton. Burr was a Democratic/Republican and Hamilton was a Federalist. This meant they already had many differences. Also, Hamilton was saying bad things about Burr, illegally, and it was posted in the news paper. This caused a duel between them both.
Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton. Burr won.
If your mean the duel he died in it was Aaron Burr.
No one. Burr and Hamilton had a duel where Burr shot and mortally wounded Hamilton.
They were long-time political rivals. Eventually is boiled over after Hamilton insulted Burr publically.
Becuase it was a duel. Burr killed Hamilton and ran away so as not to be arrested. It was because of the New York governorship.
Hamilton and Burr didn't get along and had different views on government.. Burr will kill Hamilton in a duel.
Burr
Burr
Yes, Burr the current vice president and Hamilton, author of the Federalist Papers had a duel on July 11, 1804. Hamilton did not fire his pistol. Burr fired his, killing Hamilton.