In which of the following ways did Alexander Hamilton die? Select one:
a. He died of old age.
b. He died in a gun duel.
c. He died after being trampled by horses.
d. He died from a disease at a relatively young age.
b. He lost a gun duel to Aaron Burr. The two men had been political enemies and finally Burr challenged Hamilton to the duel. Aaron was not harmed, but Hamilton was hit by a bullet from Burr's gun and died of his injuries the following day. Burr was arrested and charged with murder.
