HIST 240 Age of Hamilton

An examination of the early American republic (1787-1815) through the life of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the United States Treasury. Topics covered include Hamilton’s childhood in the West Indies, his participation in the American Revolution, his personal and family life, his economic and political philosophy, his role as a leader of the Federalist Party, and his famous duel with Aaron Burr.

Credits

3

Offered

Intermittently

Fulfills

QuEST United States History requirement

Instructional Time

Three hours of lecture per weeek