The "Burr Conspiracy" was an unsuccessful attempt
A) to seize the presidency, which Aaron Burr thought was rightfully his.
B) by Burr to assassinate Alexander Hamilton.
C) to separate a part of the West from the United States.
D) by Hamilton to assassinate Aaron Burr.

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The "Burr Conspiracy" involved Aaron Burr's plans to create an independent nation by separating territories in the western part of the United States. It did not involve seizing the presidency or assassination attempts between Burr and Hamilton, although Burr did kill Hamilton in a duel, which is unrelated to the conspiracy.

The "Burr Conspiracy" Was an Unsuccessful Attempt