On July 11, 1804 Hamilton and Burr ended theyre despute from 1791, on the dueling grounds. After getting tired of how Hamiltons ruined Burrs career, Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel and Hamilton had no choice but to accept. Hamilton shot first but into the air as a sighn that he didnt want this however Burr fired back and the shot hit Hamilton in the stomach and he went down immediatly. Hamilton died the next day and Burr was charged with murder.
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