Why Did Hamilton Lose?

In the recent months Hamilton had slandered Burr in the paper under pseudonyms in the press which had lead to the dawn of July 11th. Burr, as acting vice president, had challenged Hamilton to a duel that Hamilton had begrudgingly accepted. Burr had made a promise to himself to aim at the sky; or delope. Hamilton did not. How could he throw away his shot with a loving wife and eight children at home. His father was never around and Hamilton knew he could never put his beloved children through that, even if it meant killing a man. As their seconds counted their ten paces both men thought of their remaining loved ones. Already had both men lost so much throughout their lives, how much more could they lose? One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten! As the two politicians turned to face each other two shots were fired on the other side of the Hudson River: the man …show more content…
His most trusted friend had betrayed him to the slippery Treasury Secretary. He had beguiled his friend, and no doubt would go on to fool his nation. “Hamilton, whatever you have planned, stop. It will not achieve this country's greatness.” The man had lowered his pistol and returned it to its box. Hamilton strided and kneeled next to Burr. “Go, there is nothing you can do. This is a mortal wound, doctor.” The doctor looked at Hamilton, “B-b-but sir!” Hamilton slid a bundled stack of green papers into his hand. “Hosack, I hired you on these specific conditions. Go.” The doctor hurried off to join the other three men. “Burr, you as well as I know it would come to this.” Burr’s eyes narrowed, but Hamilton continued. “I have great things planned for this country. You may humbly watch as a sentinel on a perch with our God. Rest assured my country will be taken care of. Adieu Aaron.” Hamilton got back up, brushed his knees off, and placed his hat back upon his head. “Your obedient servant for since the day we