WorksheetsBrainpop - Alexander Hamilton
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which word best reflects Hamilton's assessment of the Articles of Confederation?
versatile
inadequate
oppressive
enlightened
Hamilton's experience at Valley Forge convinced him of the need for:
lower taxes
higher interest rates
a stable currency
a national bank
What term best describes Hamilton's background?
middle-class merchant
wealthy landowner
uneducated farmer
hardworking immigrant
Which of the following was a long-term consequence of the Constitutional Convention?
states gained the right to collect taxes and pass legislation
state governments were abolished
power shifted from states to the central government
power was given directly to the people
What was Hamilton's objective in writing the Federalist Papers?
defend the merits of the Articles of Confederation
promote the ratification of the Constitution
voice concerns about the dangers of federalism
publicize his disagreements with Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
Place the following events in order: A) National bank established; B) Federalist Papers published; C) Washington elected President; D) Constitution ratified
BADC
ABCD
BDCA
DCAB
If you own some U.S. Treasury bonds:
you are indebted to the bank that issued the bonds
the federal government owes you money
you are lending money to the public
you will have to pay interest on the bonds
Unlike Congress under the Articles, Hamilton's Treasury had the power to:
collect taxes
borrow money
pay bills
print currency
What can you infer about duels in the early 19th century?
they were an accepted way to resolve disputes
dueling rarely resulted in deaths
Aaron Burr participated in many duels
anti-dueling laws were strictly enforced
Which statement about Alexander Hamilton is an opinion?
he was a veteran of the Revolutionary War
he helped establish financial institutions that still exist today
he is the least appreciated of the Founding Fathers
he died at the age of 49
