Alexander Hamilton's Contributions and Legacy

What was Alexander Hamilton's first published piece of writing signed as?

• The Revolutionary

• A Friend of America

• A Patriot's Voice

• The Federalist

Which role did Hamilton play in the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

• He was a delegate advocating for a strong central government.

• He opposed the Constitution and supported the Articles of Confederation.

• He was a military advisor to George Washington.

• He drafted the Declaration of Independence.

What was one of Hamilton's key contributions as the first Secretary of the Treasury?

• He established the Supreme Court.

• He abolished the national debt.

• He designed the Treasury Department and laid out plans for a national economy.

• He created the Bill of Rights.

Why did Hamilton support Thomas Jefferson in the 1800 presidential election?

• He wanted to secure a position in Jefferson's administration.

• He believed Jefferson was a better choice than Aaron Burr.

• He had a personal friendship with Jefferson.

• He was opposed to the idea of a federal government.

What is Alexander Hamilton remembered for today?

• Being the face of the $20 bill.

• Establishing the federal principles of national government.

• Writing the Declaration of Independence.

• Becoming the second President of the United States.