The Life and Legacy of Alexander Hamilton Quiz

Test your knowledge on the founding father with questions on his life, politics, and infamous duel. How well do you know Alexander Hamilton?

#1

Who was Alexander Hamilton?

A famous actor
A founding father of the United States
A renowned scientist
An influential painter
2 answered
#2

Which political party did Alexander Hamilton belong to?

Democratic-Republican Party
Federalist Party
Whig Party
Libertarian Party
2 answered
#3

Where was Alexander Hamilton born?

New York City, New York
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Boston, Massachusetts
Charleston, South Carolina
2 answered
#4

Which important financial institution did Alexander Hamilton establish?

Federal Reserve
Bank of the United States
World Bank
International Monetary Fund
2 answered
#5

Which university did Alexander Hamilton attend in the American colonies?

Harvard University
Yale University
Princeton University
King's College (Columbia University)
1 answered
#6

Who served as Alexander Hamilton's chief political rival?

Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Aaron Burr
John Adams
1 answered
#7

What is the title of the famous musical inspired by Alexander Hamilton's life?

Founding Father
1776
Hamilton
Liberty!
1 answered
#8

Which document did Alexander Hamilton co-author that outlines the structure of the United States government?

Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
The Federalist Papers
1 answered
#9

Who shot Alexander Hamilton in the famous duel?

George Washington
Aaron Burr
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
1 answered
#10

Which cabinet position did Alexander Hamilton hold under President George Washington?

Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Defense
Attorney General
1 answered
#11

What was the name of the affair that tarnished Alexander Hamilton's reputation?

Reynolds Affair
Burr-Hamilton Affair
Whiskey Rebellion
XYZ Affair
1 answered
#12

Which treaty did Alexander Hamilton negotiate with Britain, stabilizing relations between the two nations?

Jay Treaty
Adams-Onís Treaty
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Ghent
1 answered
#13

In what year was Alexander Hamilton fatally wounded in a duel with Aaron Burr?

1804
1776
1789
1812
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#14

What was the name of the political pamphlet series Alexander Hamilton co-authored to promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

The Federalist Papers
The Anti-Federalist Papers
Common Sense
The Liberty Papers
1 answered
#15

What was the title of Alexander Hamilton's famous economic treatise?

The Wealth of Nations
Common Sense
Federalist Papers
Report on Public Credit
1 answered
#16

What was the name of the political party founded by Alexander Hamilton?

Democratic-Republican Party
Federalist Party
Whig Party
Libertarian Party
1 answered
#17

What was the title of Alexander Hamilton's famous economic treatise, published in 1790?

The Wealth of Nations
Common Sense
Federalist Papers
Report on Public Credit
1 answered

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