The duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton was the result of
A)a business failure between them.
B)a dispute over a woman.
C)Hamilton's election as governor of New York.
D)Burr's belief that Hamilton had slandered him.
E)Burr's attempt to capture Mexico from the Spanish.

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Burr believed that Hamilton had slandered him during his campaign for governor of New York, which resulted in his loss. This led to a long-standing feud that eventually escalated into a duel.

The Duel Between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton Was the Result