Battle of Trenton (1776) Treachery and escape of Benedict Arnold. (1780) Headed a light infantry battalion in the Battle of Yorktown. (1781) Jay's Treaty (1794-96) His success defines the American dream of civil mobility; rising from poverty and obscurity to recognition as one of the most prominent figures in American politics through his motivation and intellect. ... Studied the stock exchanges in Great Britain and used them as a model for American finance. ...

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Their fear was that they were trading the tyranny of British King George III for a regime of home grown authoritarians. ... The real authors were Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison. ... The Anti-Federalist arguments came from the experience with the British. ... Those who are best acquainted with the last successful resistance of this country against the British arms, will be most inclined to deny the possibility of it. ... In this he speaks to the people about the last battle in which civilians with arms were successful in defeating the British. ...

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