“There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism, Alexander Hamilton” (Brainy Quote). Alexander Hamilton was born and raised in a British colony on the Leeward Islands (“Alexander Hamilton”, American History). When he was young, he had a very hard life due to living in bankruptcy, however, he grew up to become one of America's founding fathers. Alexander Hamilton was an influential founding father because he helped shape America into what it is today by helping to establish the first National Bank, by fighting in the military and by writing many documents that started the Federalist party. Alexander Hamilton helped shape America into what it is today by founding the first