In which of the following ways did Alexander Hamilton die? Select one:

a. He died of old age.

b. He died in a gun duel.

c. He died after being trampled by horses.

d. He died from a disease at a relatively young age.

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Jenna Griffith

13 March, 06:48

In which of the following ways did Alexander Hamilton die? Select one:

a. He died of old age.

b. He died in a gun duel.

c. He died after being trampled by horses.

d. He died from a disease at a relatively young age.

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Mckinley Hammond · Answer 1

B. He lost a gun duel to Aaron Burr. The two men had been political enemies and finally Burr challenged Hamilton to the duel. Aaron was not harmed, but Hamilton was hit by a bullet from Burr's gun and died of his injuries the following day. Burr was arrested and charged with murder.

In which of the following ways did Alexander Hamilton die? Select one:a. He died of old age.b. He died in a gun duel.c. He died after being trampled by horses.d. He died from a disease at a relatively young age.

In which of the following ways did Alexander Hamilton die? Select one:

a. He died of old age.

b. He died in a gun duel.

c. He died after being trampled by horses.

d. He died from a disease at a relatively young age.