Burr Conspiracy

-Born in Newark, New Jersey

Became an orphan at the age of 2

Went to the college of New Jersey in Princeton

Recieved Bachelor Arts degree in 1772

Was a hero in the Revolutionary War

Became a Lieutenant Colonol

One of Washington's top advisors

Became a Trial Lawyer

Later was elected into the New York State Assembly

Eventually became US senator of New York

Became Vice President in 1800

Fought Alexander Hamilton in a Duel in 1804

Fatally wounded Hamilton

-Burr's goal wa to separate western US from the rest of the nation

- James Wilkinson was main co-conspirator; exposed Burr to Jefferson which led to his arrest

Leased Texas territories from Spain to begin his plans

Plan was for western succession and for the capture of Washington, D.C.

Began to store supplies and gather volunteers near Mississippi River

Governor of Ohio grew suspicious of activities on Ohio River; took action with militia and raided island with supplies for operation

planned to provoke rebellion among Spain in mexico, conquer land, and create country ruled by himself

Jefferson warned of conspiracy; Wilkinson exposed Burr's plan to JEfferson

Burr was arrested, but John Marshall dropped case because of a lack of evidence

Burr went downhill after conspiracy; tried to gain support from France and Britain for a revolution in Mexico, but denied

John Marshall told Jefferson to testify in trial, but he refused. Showed the independence of each branch of government

A major civil conflict among the United States avoided through the arrest of Aaron Buirr and the stop of his operation