Meeting of the Minds
In 1783 the colonies were now known as a nation called?
The United States of America
Who is known as the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
What Island did Hamilton grow up on?
St Croix
Who sent Hamilton to college?
The people of St Croix
How did Hamilton die?
Duel
In 1787 George Washington called for the 13 states to have a meeting he called the?
The Grand Convention
What were the men who attended the Constitutional Convention referred to as?
Framers
What happened to Alexander's parents?
Alex's mom died and his father left them
King's College is known as what university today?
Princeton University
Who shot Alexander?
Aaron Burr
Which state did not attend the Constitutional Convention?
Rhode Island
At the age of 81 who was the oldest delegate at the convention?
Benjamin Franklin
What apprentice did he work for?
Carpenter
The Federalist papers did what?
helped unify the country and adopt the Constitution
Who did Hamilton write a farewell letter for?
President Washington
In which city was the Grand Convention held?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Who was the chairman of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
What did Hamilton become at Yorktown?
A war hero
What two parties were fighting over how America should be run?
Federalists and Anti federalists
The Grand Convention was later known as the?
Constitutional Convention
Name the three branches of government.
legislative, executive and judicial.
Alexander was a right hand man to what general?
George Washington
How did Hamilton's son die?
In a duel defending his father's honor