Not to be confused with Development economics. ' Economic development' is a term that economists, politicians, and others have used frequently in the 20th century. The concept, however, has been in existence in the West for centuries. Economic development' is a term that economists, politicians, and others have used frequently in the 20th century. The concept, however, has been in existence in the West for centuries.
People & Events. Philip Hamilton's Duel. When Alexander Hamilton's 19-year-old son rose to his father's defense on November 20, 1801, he took the first step of a violent process that had become an American social convention -- the duel. Before it was over he would be dead, and his family would be devastated by dueling, but not for the last time.
Aaron Burr challenged Alexander Hamilton to a duel, but Alexander Hamilton intentionally provoked Burr's anger. Both men shared responsibility for Hamilton's death â¦ .Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton belonged to rival political parties, but were on good social terms until Burr defeated Hamilton's father-in-law, Philip Schuyler, in the US Senate race of 1791.aron Burr challenged Alexander Hamilton to a duel, but Alexander Hamilton intentionally provoked Burr's anger. Both men shared responsibility for Hamilton's death â¦ .