Hamilton Character Analysis in News of the World

A Texas senator put in power by the federal government after the end of the Civil War. Some Texans support Hamilton fiercely, while others side with his bitter rival, Davis. However, Captain Kidd views both senators as equally corrupt and complicit in the failure of the Reconstruction government to rehabilitate the South.

Hamilton Character Timeline in News of the World

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...state, that might change. Currently, there’s a governor’s race between two Union-loyal Republicans, Davis and Hamilton, both of whom have been “robbing the state blind” during their time as senators. (full context)

In a sterner manner, the bearded man asks Captain Kidd if he supports Davis or Hamilton. From his tone, the Captain surmises that the atmosphere in Durand must be combative. Drawing... (full context)