018 Alexander Hamilton - One Minute History

Alexander Hamilton, born in the West Indies, was educated at King's College. He joined the Continental Army, became an advisor to General Washington, and played a key role at Yorktown. Post-war, he became a lawyer, defended British Loyalists, and contributed to the US Constitution by drafting The Federalist Papers. As Secretary of the Treasury, he established public credit and the First Bank of the United States. Hamilton's life ended in a duel with Aaron Burr, but his legacy includes the Coast Guard and a popular Broadway musical.

Where did Hamilton receive his education, funded by his employers?

• King's College, now Columbia University

• Harvard University

• Princeton University

• Yale University

What significant role did Hamilton play during the American Revolutionary War?

• He was a spy for the Continental Army.

• He led a victorious charge at Yorktown.

• He served as a naval commander.

• He negotiated peace with the British.

Which important documents did Hamilton help draft that were crucial to the formation of the United States government?

• The Federalist Papers

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

As Secretary of the Treasury, what financial institution did Hamilton establish?

• The First Bank of the United States

• The Federal Reserve

• The Second Bank of the United States

• The World Bank

What was one of the outcomes of Hamilton's duel with Aaron Burr?

• Hamilton was unharmed.

• Hamilton sustained a mortal wound.

• The duel ended in a draw.

• Burr was mortally wounded.