Founding Fathers
This Founding Father co-wrote the Federalist Papers with Hamilton and John Jay.
James Madison
The first battle of the American Revolution was fought here.
Lexington and Concord
This document officially declared the colonies’ independence from Britain.
Declaration of Independence
He was Washington’s aide-de-camp during the Revolution.
Alexander Hamilton
I am not throwing away my ____.
Shot
He was the commander of the Continental Army and the first U.S. President.
George Washington
This was a turning point victory in New York that convinced France to help.
Battle of Saratoga
Hamilton favored this type of national government—strong and centralized.
The Federal Government
Hamilton was born in where?
An island in the Caribbean
What piece of currency is Hamilton's face in?
The $10
Known for his diplomacy in France and his inventions.
Benjamin Franklin
Hamilton led a daring assault on Redoubt 10 in this final major battle
Battle of Yorktown
Written anonymously, this 85-essay collection supported the Constitution.
The Federalist Papers
After the war, Hamilton became the first U.S. ______.
Secretary of the Treasury
This Schuyler sister married Hamilton.
Eliza
This man dueled Hamilton and served as Vice President under Jefferson.
Aaron Burr
Washington crossed this river for a surprise attack on Christmas night
Delaware River
Jefferson borrowed heavily from this Enlightenment thinker.
John Locke
This political party was led by Hamilton.
Federalist Party
History has its eyes on ___.
You
Hamilton was what to George Washington during the war?
Right-hand man
The British surrendered after this siege, effectively ending the war.
Siege of Yorktown
The Articles of Confederation failed largely because of this weakness.
Lack of a strong central government or power to tax
He proposed this controversial financial plan involving state debt.
The assumption of state debts by the federal government
The duel with Burr took place in this state.
New Jersey