Aaron Burr Jr. Biography

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Aaron Burr Jr. is an essential figure in United States history. In some aspects, Burr helped to shape the first years of our country to the same degree as the other founding fathers. As a politician and as an individual, Aaron Burr had many accomplishments such as; graduation from Princeton at the age of 16, becoming one of the most influential leaders of the Senate in history, being elected the third Vice President of the United States, presiding over the trial of Samuel Chase, and leading a very successful legal and political career. Aaron Burr was also very influential on the history of the United States even if he did not make a personal achievement by doing so. Aaron Burr’s involvement in the election between Jefferson and himself caused the Twelfth Amendment to become passed. In addition, his trial over his efforts to create a kingdom for himself in Mexico helped to set precedents restraining the Executive Branch of government from controlling the Judicial Branch. After graduating from Princeton University in 1772 at the top of his class, Aaron joined the military in the preparations for the Revolutionary War. Burr became part of the notorious Benedict Arnold’s unit. On the journey to Quebec, Burr traversed most of the state of Maine. Burr was sent to lead General Montgomery to Quebec from Montreal. As a result Burr was promoted to captain inside Montgomery’s command. General Montgomery was killed at the Battle of Quebec, but Burr became known for his valor and bravery in combat. After Quebec, Burr was promoted to Washington’s advisory board at Washington’s headquarters. Burr resigned from his position several weeks later to return to active combat. It is rumored that this action made Aaron Burr fall out of favor with General George Washington. After returning to the battlefield, Aaron Burr’s accomplishments included

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