Born in the Caribbean, Hamilton grew up on this island.
What is Nevis?
Hamilton served as aide-de-camp to this general.
Who is George Washington?
Hamilton co-wrote this series defending the Constitution.
What are the Federalist Papers?
Hamilton became the first person to hold this cabinet position.
What is Secretary of the Treasury?
Hamilton died in a duel with this vice president.
Who is Aaron Burr?
Hamilton attended this college, now known as Columbia University.
What is King’s College?
Hamilton commanded this military unit type during the war.
What is artillery?
Hamilton supported a strong version of this branch of government.
What is the executive branch?
He created this national bank in 1791.
What is the First Bank of the United States?
The duel took place in this New Jersey town.
What is Weehawken?
Hamilton became known early for this skill that helped launch his career.
What is writing/political essays?
This decisive 1781 battle effectively ended the Revolutionary War.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
He argued for “implied powers” using this clause of the Constitution.
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
Hamilton’s plan included the federal government taking over these from the states.
What are state debts?
Hamilton appears on this U.S. bill.
What is the $10 bill?
Hamilton was orphaned by what age?
What is about 13 years old?
Hamilton advocated for a stronger central government after seeing weakness under this governing document.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
Hamilton debated this future president over the size of federal power.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Hamilton supported developing this sector to strengthen the economy.
What is manufacturing?
Hamilton helped found this political party.
What is the Federalist Party?
This hurricane inspired Hamilton to write an essay that impressed local leaders and funded his education.
What is the 1772 hurricane in St. Croix?
Hamilton helped storm this British redoubt at Yorktown.
What is Redoubt No. 10?
Hamilton wrote how many of the 85 Federalist Papers?
What is 51?
Hamilton’s financial system aimed to establish this crucial economic factor for the new nation.
What is national credit?
This 2015 Broadway musical revived modern interest in Hamilton’s life. (You must say the official name no excuses)
What is "Hamilton"?