Hamilton Act 2

In 1789, who returns from France to serve as Secretary of State?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Aaron Burr

Who are Hamilton's political enemies?

• Jefferson and Madison

• Washington and Burr

• Phillip Schuyler and Jefferson

• Madison and Washington

Why does Hamilton refuse to take a break with Eliza and Angelica?

• He vacations too often and needs to work

• He doesn't want to be like John Adams

• He needs to get his financial plan through Congress

• Washington has ordered him to stay

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When James Reynolds extorts Hamilton for money in exchange for private time with his wife, what does Hamilton do?

• He pays him and continues to see Maria Reynolds

• He says no to that

• He refuses to pay and is exposed

• He tells Eliza the truth

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"The Room Where It Happens" describes Burr's desire to...

• Harm Hamilton

• Stop waiting and act to become a major political force

• Continue waiting for the right moment to act

• start another war

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What does Burr do to cause a rift in his friendship with Hamilton?

• Defeats Philip Schuyler in a Senate race

• Shoots Hamilton's son

• Writes the Reynold's Pamphlet

• Has an affair with Eliza

What were the two political parties of the time?

• Federalist and Democratic Republican

• Democrats and Republican

• Republicans and Federalists

• Federalists and Nationalists

True/False: Hamilton supports the United States sending troops to help the rebels in France during the French Revolution.

• True

• False

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In "Washington on Your Side", Jefferson expresses his frustration with the bond between Hamilton and Washington. What does he want to do about it?

• Find some dirt on Hamilton to discredit him

• encourage Washington to fire Hamilton

• Ask Congress to unseat Hamilton

• Challenge Hamilton to a duel

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In "One Last Time", Washington's call to "teach them how to say goodbye" is referring to what very important aspect of our democracy?

• the peaceful transition of power

• unlimited rule by one person

• the importance of fig trees

• a ruler's ability to leave office whenever he wants to

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