Historical Who Am I ? New Nation Edition

I was the first head of the Treasury Department and was responsible for setting up how the United States would borrow and raise money. Unfortunately I was killed in a duel by a former Vice President of the U.S., but today my face is still on the $10 bill. My name is:

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Lewis & Clark

I took the first oath of office under the United States Constitution in 1789. I knew that anything I did as president would set the standard for all those that followed me. Although I was a high ranking general in the army, one of my major goals as president was to remain neutral. My name is:

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Lewis & Clark

I was the first Secretary of State and the 2nd Vice President of the United States. I could never believe how difficult it was for me to finally get elected president, considering I was the original author of the Declaration of Independence. My name is:

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Lewis & Clark

I was a well known lawyer and ambassador before I became the first Vice-President of the United States. During my presidency I had to keep dealing with issues from France, especially when they demanded I pay a bribe to them in the X,Y, Z Affair. I ran for a second term as president but was not re-elected. My name is:

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Lewis & Clark

We were hired by President Jefferson to lead the exploration of his large new purchase of land. Our goal was to find a northwest passage that would make for easier trading routes, along with documenting findings about any new plants and animals. Our names are:

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Lewis & Clark

I was the guide that helped the American explorers on their voyage throughout the west. I served as a translator which was part of the reason I was so valuable to the success of their trip. Today my face can be seen on a dollar coin. My name is:

• James Monroe

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Sacagawea

I became president during a time of great turmoil in the nation. Tensions were high with Britain, France, and Native Americans. In 1812 I declared war against Britain and despite the fact that Washington D.C. was burnt to the ground the U.S. was still able to achieve victory. I was re-elected to a second presidential term. My name is:

• James Monroe

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Sacagawea

I was the 5th President of the United State and told Europe that Latin America was no longer allowed to be colonized. I also toured the entire nation using my own money. My name is:

• James Monroe

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Sacagawea