How Did Alexander Hamilton Shaped American Culture

Alexander Hamilton was one of the most amazing figures in history. All of his contributions as a Founding Father helped shape America into what it is today, and we wouldn’t be where we are today without him. His life was inspirational for anyone living in his time and still is today. His life in the Caribbean, during the war, and after his death changed the way that so many people think and it affected more than just him. I think that all of Hamilton’s experiences affected the world that he was living in at the time. When Hamilton was living in the Caribbean, his life was very difficult and different than when he lived in New England. He had to go through hurricanes, slavery, and being an orphan. Hamilton was introduced to slavery at a very

After he left the Caribbean, he accomplished everything that he wanted to. He went to King’s College, worked almost non-stop for the good of the army, and always wrote. Earlier on, at around age 11, Hamilton started working as an accounting clerk. His boss was so impressed by “...Hamilton’s quick learning abilities and intelligence...” (“Alexander Hamilton CC 1778 | Columbia College Alumni Association”) that he sponsored Hamilton’s trip to the United States to attend school there. “After being denied admission at Princeton because of his unorthodox request, Hamilton was admitted to King’s College under the proposed arrangement and subsequently assigned a special tutor.” (“Alexander Hamilton CC 1778 | Columbia College Alumni Association”) While he was only 18, he became well-known for publishing a series of responses to the Congress that ended up being published. He had a political influence on a full-time college. This really shows how special Hamilton is because of how much he accomplished at such a young age. After college, Hamilton became an early supporter of the American

“Hamilton was widely known throughout the army for his skill as a combat commander. His reputation as a commander, and his skill as a writer, gained him the position of George Washington's secretary and Aide-de-camp.” (“Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Hamilton - Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park (U.S”) Most people like to think of his work amount as percentages. He spent 50% at work, 40% writing, and only 10% left for his family. “Hamilton's workaholic habits made him an instant success and a key member of the close-knit team.” (Trumbull) Obviously, his loving work as much as he did was a success because the Patriots ended up winning the war. All of his troops loved him and how much he put into his work. One of the things that Hamilton is most famous for is his writings. In the musical, Lin Manuel Miranda said that he “wrote like he was running out of time.” People like to agree with that statement because there were so many papers that he had written throughout his life. “His experience churning out letter after letter, paired with his elegant penmanship, helped him land another important job: George Washington’s secretary.” (Trubek) During wars, Washington needed secretary and because of his speed and neatness, Hamilton was set for that