USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -He was born in the West Indies on the island of Nevis in either 1755 or 1757 (the exact year of his birth has not been confirmed). From meager beginnings and life as an orphan, he moved to New York City in 1772 and attended King’s College (now Columbia University) on a scholarship.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1775, Hamilton drilled with a volunteer company of militia, and was made captain of an artillery company in March 1776. In the American Revolutionary War, he fought at the battles of Kip’s Bay, White Plains, Trenton, and Princeton.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thomas Jefferson was 33 in 1776. Alexander Hamilton was only 21.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 1772, Hamilton arrived in New York City. He began preparing for college at Eizabethtown Academy in New Jersey. He later studied at King’s College (now Columbia University). During this period, he was involved in the political issues of his time.

Detailed explanation-5: -In mid-March 1792, Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton began the political and economic maneuvering necessary to contain the credit crisis affecting markets across the country.