Alexander Hamilton

As the Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton pursues a centralized financial system and modernizes the young nation’s economy. He navigates political rivalries, strategic compromises, and personal risk, including subtle blackmail threats. His drive for a strong federal government clashes with Anti-Federalist fears of monarchy and loss of state autonomy.

Betsy is a devoted wife who supports Hamilton while he works to secure a place for a stable nation. She endures distance and personal scandal, standing by her husband as private ambitions collide with public life. Her response to adversity reveals loyalty, resilience, and moral complexity.

An Anti-Federalist who worries that a powerful central government could threaten liberty. He negotiates in good faith with Hamilton and Monroe to move the capital and secure political support for his ideals. His stance evolves as diplomacy and compromise shape the new nation.

A key Anti-Federalist voice who fears consolidation of power and the creation of a monarchy. He debates with Hamilton and others to protect state rights while recognizing the need for a functional national government. His role highlights the friction between regional interests and national policy.

A central figure in the political scandal that erupts around Hamilton’s private finances. She catalyzes revelations of personal entanglements that threaten Hamilton’s public reputation. Her actions propel the narrative of integrity under pressure.

A diplomat whose involvement with Hamilton reflects the interplay of foreign influence and domestic policy. He challenges or supports Hamilton as circumstances demand, underscoring the global dimension of early American politics. His appearances spark flirtations with risk and opportunity in a fragile republic.

A former general and state senator who champions the interests of New York and weighs in on capital location. He acts as a political mentor to Hamilton and a pressure point in the New England–Mid-Atlantic power dynamic. His presence anchors the alliance between military legacy and civic leadership.

The nation’s founding father and first President, Washington guides the transition from wartime alliance to a functioning republic. His Farewell Address frames the expectations for public service and the fledgling government’s legitimacy. He remains a moral anchor during intense political, financial, and personal pressures.