Tag Archives: Alexander Hamilton

How Close Was the Vote to Ratify the Constitution?

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Katherine Wacker

–The Constitution was ratified at the Constitutional Convention by a vote of 39-3. –George Mason of Virginia objected because there was no Bill of Rights. –Those opposed to the Constitution were known as Anti-Federalists. –Anti-Federalists wrote 85 essays objecting to … Continue reading →

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Aaron Burr’s Mother: An Example of Evangelical Friendship By Justin Taylor

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Katherine Wacker

When I was in high school (and this is dating me now), a new ad campaign for milk became the most famous pop culture reference about Aaron Burr:   But now, with the popularity of the Hamilton musical, more young people know more about … Continue reading →

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Alexander-the-Not-So-Great: Hamilton Out on $10 Bill By Jarrett Stepman

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Katherine Wacker

The ongoing Women on the 20s campaign has been putting pressure on President Barack Obama and Treasury Secretary Jack Lew to Remove Andrew Jackson from the $20 bill. However, it turns out that the United States Treasury Department had another … Continue reading →

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