Ambition and Power (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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Hamilton's quote about seizing opportunities
Hamilton's quote about seizing opportunities
I am not throwing away my shot!
Hamilton's key character trait driving his rise
Hamilton's key character trait driving his rise
Relentless determination
Hamilton's journey: from ___ to ___
Hamilton's journey: from ___ to ___
Poor immigrant to founding father
How is Hamilton's ambition described?
How is Hamilton's ambition described?
A double-edged sword
Burr's quote about his cautious approach
Burr's quote about his cautious approach
Talk less, smile more. Don't let them know what you're against or what you're for.
Burr's philosophy for gaining power
Burr's philosophy for gaining power
Waiting for the right moment to act
Burr's weakness leading to resentment
Burr's weakness leading to resentment
Reluctance to take risks
Hamilton's vision for the nation
Hamilton's vision for the nation
Strong central government
Jefferson's vision for the nation
Jefferson's vision for the nation
States' rights and agrarian society
Reynolds affair consequence for Hamilton
Reynolds affair consequence for Hamilton
Personal downfall and damaged reputation
What the Reynolds affair illustrates
What the Reynolds affair illustrates
Dangers of unchecked ambition
Outcome of the duel for Burr
Outcome of the duel for Burr
Lifelong regret and tarnished legacy