Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton

Childhood

100

When and where was Elizabeth Schuyler born?

August 9, 1757 in Albany, New York

200

Although only half of them survived to adulthood, Betsy had __ siblings in total.

14

300

Elizabeth's father, Philip Schuyler, fought in two wars during his lifetime. What were the names of the wars?

The Seven Years War and the American Revolutionary War

400

Although Philip had 5 daughters, only 3 were known as the Schuyler Sisters: ____, _____, and ____.

Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy

500

Eliza learned many skills in her youth. Which ones became her hobbies?

Horseback riding, cooking, and sewing

Mrs. Hamilton

100

Elizabeth married __________.

Alexander Hamilton

200

How many children did Eliza and Alexander have?

8 children

300

Betsy became Mrs. Hamilton on _______, ____.

December 14, 1780

400

What did Eliza do upon finding out about Alexander's affair?

burn/destroy the letters she wrote to him

500

Although the Reynolds Pamphlet was published in ____, the events mentioned in it occurred in ____.

1797, 1791

Widowed

100

How did Alexander Hamilton die?

in a duel with Aaron Burr

200

Despite losing 5 relatives, Betsy pushed through because ________.

she still had 7 children to care for

300

From what years did Eliza loose 5 family members?

1801-1804

400

In his final letter, Alexander addressed Betsy as not only his "very dear Eliza," but also as "__________."

"best of wives and best of women"

500

What did Alexander leave behind that Elizabeth had to deal with? How did she deal with it?

Debt. She dealt with it by selling their 35 acre estate.

Legacy

100

Elizabeth helped raise funds in D.C. for ________.

The Washington Monument

200

When did Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton pass? How many years after Alexander?

November 9, 1854, 50 years after Alexander

300

Elizabeth became first directress in ____ and served for __ years.

1821, 42 years

400

Why did Eliza stop working at the orphanage?

she moved to Washington D.C.

500

To ensure Alexander's story was told, Betsy ______.

interviewed his peers, friends, etc. and got people to write a biography

The Musical

100

(From "Helpless") Look into your eyes and the sky's the limit. I'm _______.

helpess

200

(From "That Would Be Enough") The fact that you're alive is a miracle. Just stay alive, __________.

that would be enough

300

(From "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who tells your story") I rely on Angelica. While she's alive, we _______.

tell your story.

400

(From "Burn") You told the whole world how you ______. In clearing your name, you have ruined our lives.

brought this girl into our bed.

500

(From "The World Was Wide Enough") Legacy. What is a legacy? It's __________.

planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.