Final answer:
Aaron Burr killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel following political and personal conflict. The event significantly tarnished Burr's political career while causing Hamilton's death.
Step-by-step explanation:
In a duel, Aaron Burr mortally wounded Alexander Hamilton. The duel took place on July 11, 1804, in Weehawken, New Jersey, after intense political and personal animosity between the two men. Hamilton, a staunch Federalist, had played a significant role in Burr's loss in the New York governor's race. Their duel followed the classic rules and despite being illegal, was not uncommon.
Hamilton's shot missed, which some believe was intentional, while Burr's did not, leading to Hamilton's death the following afternoon. While Hamilton lost his life, Burr's political career never recovered from the incident, and he became branded as the man who killed Alexander Hamilton, finishing his term as vice president before leaving Washington.