Hamilton's Contribution to the American Revolution

His father left his life when he was 11. His mother passed away two years later, leaving him and his brother orphaned. Because of his intellect, he got a job as a clerk for a trading firm. This is where he learned about trade and monetary policies. After some of his work was published, the people of saint croi were so impressed that they helped fund his moving to the american colonies to get an education. Once in America, he studied law. He became a war hero when he let a small battalion at yorktown. It helped position him for politics. Hamilton's contribution included helping defend and ratify the constitution and starting the first national bank and currency.