Final answer:
Aaron Burr acted according to the proper conduct after dueling with Alexander Hamilton, moving towards him before departing. The duel resulted in Hamilton's death and significantly tarnished Burr's political career.
Step-by-step explanation:
According to the passage, after the fatal duel concluded, Aaron Burr reacted by moving towards Alexander Hamilton and then turned and departed, which was considered the proper conduct at the time. Despite the duel being illegal in both New York and New Jersey, it was conducted in accordance with the classic rules of dueling. After Hamilton was shot and mortally wounded, Burr acted in the fashion expected of a gentleman in such circumstances, as noted by the witnesses stating that the duel was 'well done'. Hamilton's injury was recognized as fatal by the attending physician, and he later perished. Burr's role in the duel and Hamilton's subsequent death severely impacted his political reputation and, aside from his other accomplishments, Burr became notorious as the man who killed Alexander Hamilton.