Understanding Hubris and Leadership through Aaron Burr's Story

What is the key difference between humility and hubris in leadership?

• Humility involves serving others, while hubris involves self-promotion.

• Humility is about being indecisive, while hubris is about making quick decisions.

• Humility means avoiding mistakes, while hubris means embracing them.

• Humility is about being silent, while hubris is about speaking out.

What was Aaron Burr's role in the 1800 election?

• He was a presidential candidate.

• He was Thomas Jefferson's Vice Presidential candidate.

• He was a campaign manager for Alexander Hamilton.

• He was a political advisor to James Wilkinson.

What event led to Aaron Burr becoming a wanted man?

• His election as Vice President.

• His trial for treason.

• His duel with Alexander Hamilton.

• His attempt to form a new country.

What was Aaron Burr accused of planning with James Wilkinson?

• A trade agreement with Spain.

• A new constitution for the United States.

• A private army to invade the Louisiana Territory.

• A new political party.

Why was Aaron Burr found not guilty of treason?

• The jury was biased in his favor.

• The Constitution requires treasonous acts to be carried out and witnessed.

• He had a strong alibi.

• He confessed to a lesser crime.