New York joining the Union
Important Historical Leaders
Goerge Washington
Goerge Washington was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first President of the United States of America. Former President Goerge Washington had a relatively exceptional contribution to having New York join the United States. In fact, there has been a variety of historical spots in New York that represent Goerge’s Washington’s achievements. For instance, the ‘Fulton Ferry Landing’ is a memorable historical site in New York that symbolizes pride and courage because in 1776, President George Washington was named as the savior of the Future nation because he saved the Continental army, which was of 9,000 men.
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was known to be an American statesman, politician, legal scholar, military commander, lawyer, banker, economist, and leader of the Federalists. He was the only New York member of the Constitutional Convention to have signed the Constitution. Moreover, he was known to be the first supporter for the creation of the national central bank and government. Furthermore, he desired to initiate an agriculture economy, which included manufacture and farming, especially in New York.
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