USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Shortly after Hamilton came into the world, his father James abandoned the family, fearful that the mother of his child would be charged with bigamy. In 1768, when Hamilton was likely 13 years old, his mother died, effectively leaving him an orphan.

Detailed explanation-2: -With Madison, he played a major part in securing a Constitution calling for a strong national government. He also helped get it ratified over fierce opposition from many who preferred that the states maintain the upper hand-especially in New York.

Detailed explanation-3: -In an attempt to salvage his political reputation, Hamilton published a pamphlet to deny the charges of speculation but publicly admitted to the affair in what would be the first major American political sex scandal.