Alexander Hamilton : the making of America / Teri Kanefield.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kanefield, Teri, 1960- author.

Series:

Kanefield, Teri, 1960- Making of America.

Making of America series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Statesmen--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.

Statesmen.

United States--Politics and government--1783-1809--Juvenile literature.

United States.

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804--Juvenile literature.

Hamilton, Alexander.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (144 pages) : illustrations.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

2017.

New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, [2017]

Summary:

"The America that Alexander Hamilton knew was largely agricultural and built on slave labor. He envisioned something else: a multi-racial, urbanized, capitalistic America with a strong central government. He believed that such an America would be a land of opportunity for the poor and the newcomers. But Hamilton's vision put him at odds with his archrivals who envisioned a pastoral America of small towns, where governments were local, states would control their own destiny, and the federal government would remain small and weak. The disputes that arose during America's first decades continued through American history to our present day. Over time, because of the systems Hamilton set up and the ideas he left, his vision won out. Here is the story that epitomizes the American dream--a poor immigrant who made good in America. In the end, Hamilton rose from poverty through his intelligence and ability, and did more to shape our country than any of his contemporaries. Related subjects and concepts discussed in the book include: <U>Law and Legal Concepts</U> Due process Bill of Rights Freedom of Speech and the Press Originalism / nonoriginalism (theories of Constitutional interpretation) <U>Government</U> Checks and Balances Democracy Electoral College Republic <U>Financial Concepts</U> Capitalism Credit Inflation Interest Mercantilism Securities: Stocks and Bonds Tariffs Taxes <U>Miscellaneous</U> Demagogues Dueling Pastoralism"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Prologue: The Duel

1 An Orphan and a Dreamer

2 An Immigrant

3 A Soldier

4 Victory in Love and War

5 Striving for Magnificence

6 Capitalism: A New Vision for America

7 Due Process of Law

8 Steps in the Right Direction

9 The Good Ship Hamilton

10 Secretary of the Treasury

11 Rivalry with Jefferson

12 Rivalry with Burr

13 Afterward

14 Legacy

Samples of Alexander Hamilton's Work

Time Line

Endnotes

Bibliography

Acknowledgments

Index of Searchable Terms

A Sneak Peek of Andrew Jackson.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781683350811

1683350812