What Pop Culture Got Wrong: Alexander Hamilton

The video explores misconceptions about Alexander Hamilton as depicted in the musical 'Hamilton'. It debunks myths such as Martha Washington naming a cat after Hamilton, clarifies his role in the 1800 presidential election, and examines his complex relationship with abolitionism. The video highlights how historical facts can be misrepresented in popular culture.

What evidence contradicts the claim that Alexander Hamilton was an abolitionist?

How did Hamilton's personal practices regarding slavery conflict with his expressed views?