Alexander Hamilton Lesson Plan

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

1. 1

   Students will be able to analyze the historical and cultural framing for the novel.

2. 2

   Students will be able to understand the important events and turning points in Alexander Hamilton's life, and the lives of the other important characters in his life and in United States history at the time.

3. 3

   Students will be able to understand the elements of Alexander Hamilton’s life and experiences that shaped his worldview and his writings.

4. 4

   Students will be able to evaluate the impact of Alexander Hamilton on both the lives of those around him and the...