Who did Aaron Burr fatally shoot in a duel?
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
John Adams
Answer
Aaron Burr fatally shot his political rival, Alexander Hamilton, in a duel in 1804. The duel took place near Weehawken, New Jersey, and Hamilton's death effectively ended Burr's political career. Although dueling was illegal, Burr was never tried, and all charges against him were eventually dropped.
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