Question

Is the song “Satisfied” from Hamilton the musical historically accurate?

Answer 1

I would say the song itself is mildly accurate due to the fact that it’s a musical. Yes, Angelica was a woman who was fairly smart and Hamilton,was of course,a man who wanted to be wealthy. it is apparent that Hamilton also never feel satisfied. He always wanted more and more. it’s apparent throughout the musical and in real life. BUT HERES THE PART WHERE ITS KIND OF EHHH:
1. it was never proven that Angelica and Hamilton ever had something for each other
2. Angelica was married when she met Hamilton!
3. There was actually a schulyer brother... sooo ....

Answer 2

Answer:

Although Hamilton is based on true events, Miranda does use some dramatic license in retelling the story. In the case of the song "Satisfied" the main differences are:

During "Satisfied", Angelica explains why Hamilton is not suitable for her despite wanting him. In particular, she states, "I'm a girl in a world in which my only job is to marry rich. My father has no sons so I'm the one who has to social climb for one." In actuality, Angelica had less pressure on her to do this. Philip Schuyler actually had fifteen children, including two sons who survived into adulthood (one of whom was New York State Assemblyman Philip Jeremiah Schuyler).

Angelica had eloped with and became married to John Barker Church three years before she met Hamilton at her sister's wedding in December 1780, when she was already mother of two of her eight children with Church. Eliza was alone in Morristown when she first met Hamilton in early February 1780, a guest of her paternal aunt Gertrude and her husband John Cochran.

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