1. federalist conspiricy in 1804: formed a political pact with some radical New England Federalists; Aaron Burr planned to win govenorship of New York, unite that state with the New England states, and lead this group of states to secede form the nation2. Duel with Hamilton: which deprived Federalists of their last great leader and gave Aaron Burr the enmity of many3. Trial for Treason: Burr had created a plan to take Mexico from Spain and possibly unite it with Louisiana under his rule. Because of this, Jefferson ordered for his arrest and trial for treason. During his trial, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (John Marshall) acquitted Aaron Burr, due to his narrow definition of treason and because of lack of witnesses

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