2 Alexander Hamilton_ A Plan for America（3.4）

ALEXANDER HAMILTON A Plan for America

Alexander Hamilton was a soldier, a lawyer, and a financial wizard. He had a brilliant mind. George Washington trusted him.

But Hamilton was also stubborn and proud. His bold ideas angered some people. Thomas Jefferson disagreed with him. So did a man named Aaron Burr.

Alexander Hamilton was born on a tiny British island in the Caribbean. His family was poor. His father ran off, and his mother died when Alexander was eleven.

Alexander moved in with friends and found a job in shipping.

When Alexander was a young teen, his boss got sick, moved away, and left Alexander in charge. The boy ran the business by himself!