USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Hamilton was not an advocate of slavery, but when the issue of slavery came into conflict with his personal ambitions, his belief in property rights, or his belief of what would promote America’s interests, Hamilton chose those goals over opposing slavery.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hamilton’s connection to slavery is as complex as his personality. Brilliant but argumentative, he was a member of the New York Manumission Society, which advocated for the emancipation of the enslaved. However, he often acted as legal arbiter for others in the transactions of people in bondage.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some Hamilton biographers, such as Ron Chernow, have acknowledged that slavery was part of Hamilton’s professional life, admitting Hamilton often placed himself in the role of the middleman when family and clients wanted to purchase an enslaved person.