Facing the loss of his own farm, Shays organized a rebel army of over 1,000 followers which stormed a Springfield debtors court and arsenal, determined to attack and overthrow the government in Boston. The drama of the Shaysâ Rebellion is vividly captured in this one hour documentary.
In 1789, Hamilton was appointed the nation's first Secretary of the Treasury, a position from which he issued bold ideas and a string of deeply insightful reports. His Report on Public Credit was followed by examinations of revenue generation, the establishment of a central bank, and creation of a mint..
Alexander Hamilton was George Washington's Secretary of the Treasury. He was a Federalist, meaning he believed in a strong central government, unlike the Democratic-Republican â¦ s (aka Jeffersonians). His picture is on the ten dollar bill. Alexander Hamilton was known for disagreeing with George Washington.amilton was also known for his disagreements with Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr (who also had serious disputes with each other). Hamilton was also known for his disparaging remarks about the common citizens of America.