Aaron Burr
Table of Contents
Introduction / page 3
Chapter 1: Becoming Burr / pages 4 and 5
Chapter 2: Launching the Political Career / pages 6 and 7
Chapter 3: Winning the Duel / pages 8 and 9
Conclusion / page 10
Glossary / page 11
Sources / pages 12
Introduction
One of Aaron Burr’s most famous quote is, “Never do today what you can do tomorrow.” It means take your time and think it through. Aaron Burr is many more than just this simple quote. He did amazing things for the United States. He was a big part of the Revolutionary War, he was vice president, he was a Attorney General, and so much more. You will go back in history to learn about this incredible, outstanding, amazing, American, Aaron Burr.
Chapter 1
Becoming Burr
Aaron was born on February 6, 1756. He was born in Newark, New Jersey. Aaron was born during the French and Indian War. I think that is the reason why he wanted to be in the Revolutionary War.
The Beginning of the Beginning
Aaron Burr was an orphan as a kid. Aaron was an orphan because both parents died when he was two years old. His mother's name was Esther Burr. Aaron Burr Sr. was the father’s name. It was probably hard to be an orphan at that age. Also for that long. After they died Burr and his sister went to live with their grandparents. Within a year both grandparents died! Aaron and his sister, Sally got placed with the William Shippen family. After all of this they eventually lived with their uncle. 
His New Family
Burr got married to Theodosia Bartow Prevost from 1746 - 1794. This woman was a widow with 5 children! They both lived together in Philadelphia. Their daughter’s name was Theodosia. She was born in 1783. The daughter was named after her mom. Later their daughter died at sea. They also had many other children. Then after 12 years of being married his wife died.
Struggling After Death
Aaron struggled after his wife died, and killing Alexander. Aaron Burr started to find a place where he was not known for murder. It took him many years to travel to different places. Not one of the places was right for Aaron. After all that wasted time he came back to the United States of America.
The Horrible Marriage
When Aaron came back to the U.S. Burr got remarried. Their first ever anniversary, his wife wanted a divorce. People say that that was the day Aaron Burr died: September 14, 1836. Maybe that it broke Aaron’s heart so much that Aaron Burr died. That seems like a pretty rough way to die.
Chapter 2
Launching the Political Career
Aaron Burr did politics basically his whole entire life. Aaron Burr once said, “The rule of my life is to make business a pleasure, and pleasure is my business.” Aaron stayed true to his word. Aaron went to Princeton to study law. In my opinion, he made the right decision to study law. Aaron was the 3rd vice president of the United States of America. His time for being the vice president was from March 4, 1801 - March 4, 1805.
Running For President
Aaron ran for president in 1796. He was in last place for the election. Aaron was trailing John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Thomas Pinckney. Aaron got really mad that he lost this election.
Burr ran again for president in the election of 1800. It was down to Jefferson and Burr. Sadly Aaron lost and became vice president. Burr was really disappointed.
His Role Revolutionary War
What Jobs He Had
Aaron was a Senator from March 4, 1791 - March 4, 1797. Burr was also an Attorney General from September 29, 1789 - November 8, 1791. He was a very successful Attorney General. Lastly, Aaron Burr was a New York State Assembly from 1827 - 1829. Aaron killed Alexander Hamilton in the duel. According to killing Alexander, Burr was charged of treason. That caused Aaron to stop his political career.
Chapter 3
Winning the Duel
They were known back then to be horrible I mean horrible enemies. They even wanted a duel to settle it! What I am saying is that they are one of the biggest rivalries in history.
Where It All Started
It all started when... Aaron and Thomas Jefferson were in the election to run for the president. The election ended in a tie. Then to decide the president they did an “Overtime.” Alexander decided to help Jefferson out in the election. That caused Burr to lose the election. Aaron blamed everything that went wrong on Hamilton.
When and Where It Started
Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton agreed to have a duel. This duel was on July 11, 1804. These men met up in Weehawken, this is on the New Jersey side.
What Happened
Aaron pulled the trigger. Alexander lied bloody, and in terrible shape. Alexander's body was carried to William Bayard’s house. The next day Alexander Hamilton died with his wife, and sister in law at Alexander’s side. Right after Aaron shot Hamilton, Burr surprisingly walked home to eat some breakfast. Later this would be known as one of the biggest duels in American history. Burr was charged of treason. As a result of killing Hamilton Aaron Burr had to end his career in politics.
People think it was a terrible thing that Burr killed Hamilton. I agree with what they said. Imagine what other amazing things could have happened in Hamilton's life if he did not get shot by Aaron in the duel?
Conclusion
Aaron Burr is a big part of United States history. It is pretty clear that Aaron had a rough beginning to his life. For example, being an orphan was pretty hard for Burr. Aaron’s political career is very interesting. His career was interesting because he did many things for the United States of America. Lastly, the killing of Hamilton is a wrong thing to do. Aaron had to lose a lot of things because of killing Alexander. Aaron should be more popular of an American in U.S. history for all the great stuff Aaron did. Imagine what could have happened if Aaron Burr did not kill Alexander Hamilton. What would his political career have turn out to be if he did not kill Alexander Hamilton?
Glossary
Revolutionary War: The war for American independence from Britain. The fighting began with the battle of Lexington and Concord in 1775, and ended with the battle of Yorktown in 1781.
Alexander Hamilton: He was a founding father of the United States. Also Alexander was the first Secretary of
Treasury.
Thomas Jefferson: Thomas was also a founding father. Most importantly, he was the third president of the United States of America.
Duel: A contest with deadly weapons arranged between two people in order to settle a point of honor.
John Adams: John Adams was the second president of the United States. Also one of the few founding fathers of America.
Thomas Pinckney: Thomas was the Governor of South Carolina. Also he ran for president of the United States. Sadly, Pinckney failed his attempt.
Sources
Websites
Books
Alexander Hamilton
Author: Don McLeese
