Aaron Burr Aaron Burr

History 1790 – Elected US Senator from New York defeating Alexander Hamilton’s father in law 1790 – Elected US Senator from New York defeating Alexander Hamilton’s father in law 1800 – nominated as Jefferson’s vice-president 1800 – nominated as Jefferson’s vice-president Burr sought governorship of New York but was beaten because of Hamilton’s opposition Burr sought governorship of New York but was beaten because of Hamilton’s opposition

Hamilton published derogatory remarks about Burr. Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel. Hamilton published derogatory remarks about Burr. Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel. Weehawken, New Jersey on July 11, Burr was indicted for murder in New Jersey and New York but returned to Washington to finish his term as VP- murder charges were later dropped. Weehawken, New Jersey on July 11, Burr was indicted for murder in New Jersey and New York but returned to Washington to finish his term as VP- murder charges were later dropped.

With his political career apparently over, Burr went west, where he became involved in "filibuster" plans, which some later claimed were intended to establish a new independent empire carved out of the Louisiana territory. However, after General James Wilkinson, who had worked with Burr, backed out of their plans and accused Burr to President Jefferson, Burr was charged with Treason. John Marshall used this as a way to “get” at Jefferson’s Strict Constructionist view of the Constitution. With his political career apparently over, Burr went west, where he became involved in "filibuster" plans, which some later claimed were intended to establish a new independent empire carved out of the Louisiana territory. However, after General James Wilkinson, who had worked with Burr, backed out of their plans and accused Burr to President Jefferson, Burr was charged with Treason. John Marshall used this as a way to “get” at Jefferson’s Strict Constructionist view of the Constitution.Louisiana territoryGeneral James WilkinsonPresident JeffersonLouisiana territoryGeneral James WilkinsonPresident Jefferson

Burr’s Trial for Treason Burr was found “not guilty” because the Constitution warrants two eye witnesses to the same act. Burr was found “not guilty” because the Constitution warrants two eye witnesses to the same act. Burr had several eye witnesses but to various acts. Burr had several eye witnesses but to various acts.

Burr’s End Years later, Burr returned to New York City to practice law. Years later, Burr returned to New York City to practice law. He died in 1836 in New York, never having apologized to Hamilton's family. He died in 1836 in New York, never having apologized to Hamilton's family.