History Mysteries
The last major battle of the American Revolutionary War; this battle was the one where "the world turned upside down"
What was the Battle of Yorktown?
He played the title character in Hamilton and was also the musical's writer and composer
Who is Lin-Manuel Miranda?
This historical figure is the main focus of the musical Hamilton
Who was Alexander Hamilton?
This character was the first President of the United States
Who was George Washington?
Alexander Hamilton
My Name is Alexander Hamilton
And there's a million things I haven't done
But just you wait, just you wait
What is Alexander Hamilton?
Alexander Hamilton's son who was shot and killed in a duel, just like his father
Who was Philip Hamilton?
This actor played Aaron Burr and was also in the movie Glass Onion
Who is Leslie Odom, Jr.?
This historical figure shot and killed Alexander Hamilton in a famous 1804 duel
Who was Aaron Burr?
This character beat boxes for her son when he recites a poem that he wrote for his father on his ninth Birthday
Who was Eliza Hamilton?
Oceans rise, empires fall
We have seen each other through it all
And when push comes to shove
I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love
What is You'll Be Back?
Aaron Burr lost the Presidential election of 1800 to this founding father
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
This actor played King George and was also in the musical Spring Awakening and the TV show Glee
Who is Jonathan Groff?
This woman was the wife of James Reynolds who Alexander Hamilton had his infamous affair with; in the musical the same actress who plays Peggy plays her
Who was Maria Reynolds?
This character was in love with a British officer's wife and ended up having a child with her. The story is featured in the song "Dear Theodosia"
Who was Aaron Burr?
Look around, look around
At how lucky we are to be alive right now
History is happening in Manhattan
And we just happen to be
In the greatest city in the world
What is the Schuyler Sisters?
This is the number of Tony Awards won by the musical Hamilton
What is eleven?
This actress plays Eliza Hamilton. She also originated the role of Amelie in Amelie the Musical and Natasha in Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812
Who is Philippa Soo?
This is the number of essays that Hamilton wrote for The Federalist Papers out of the 85 total
What is 51 essays?
This Schuyler sister does not appear in act two of the musical Hamilton
Who was Peggy Schuyler?
Heed not the rabble who scream revolution
They have not your interests at heart
Chaos and bloodshed are not a solution
Don't let them lead you astray
This song about Lafayette's efforts in the battle of Yorktown holds the record for the fastest song sung on Broadway
What is Guns and Ships?
This actor plays Samuel Seabury along with ensemble roles and is the only member of the original cast who is still in Hamilton on Broadway
Who is Thayne Jasperson?
This was the cabinet position that Alexander Hamilton filled for George Washington where he established a national bank; he was the first person to hold this office
What is the Secretary of the Treasury?
Actor Daveed Diggs played two characters in the musical Hamilton; one was a frenchman, and the other was a founding father from Virginia
Who were Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson?
Look 'em in the eye, aim no higher
Summon all the courage you require
Then count: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Number ten paces, fire!
What is Ten Duel Commandments?