The Film & More Reference Interview Transcripts | Further Reading Joanne Freeman, historian, on anxiety in early national politics the importance of reputation the use of political tools the ritual of the duel Hamilton's approach to politics Burr's approach to politics Hamilton's lack of trust for Burr Hamilton's vote in the election of 1800 Hamilton's attacks on Burr Burr's first letter to Hamilton Hamilton's response Thomas Fleming, author, on back to top the need for a well-established economy the Continental Congress Hamilton's character Burr's character the role of character the government experiment Program Description | Enhanced Transcript | Reference The Film & More | Special Features | Timeline | Maps | People & Events | Teacher's Guide The American Experience | Kids | Feedback | Search | Shop | Subscribe ©  New content 2000 PBS Online / WGBH