Alexander Hamilton CommonLit

What is Alexander Hamilton best known for?

• His role in the American Revolution

• His deadly duel with Aaron Burr

• Being the third Vice President of the United States

• Writing the Declaration of Independence.

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Fill in the blank: Alexander Hamilton was born out of ______.

• wedlock

• marriage

• the United States

• Europe

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What role did Hamilton take on during the Revolutionary War?

• General

• Chief staff aide to George Washington

• Private

• Colonel

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Fill in the blank: Hamilton was an ______ reader during his teenage years.

• avid

• reluctant

• indifferent

• casual

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What was the main reason Hamilton supported the Constitution despite his dissatisfaction with parts of it?

• He believed it was better than the Articles of Confederation.

• He wanted to gain more political power.

• He was pressured by George Washington.

• He wanted to oppose Thomas Jefferson.

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Hamilton, along with John Jay and James Madison, anonymously published 85 essays defending the new Constitution. These essays are known as ________.

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

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What role did Alexander Hamilton play in the election of Thomas Jefferson as President?

• He supported John Adams

• He supported Aaron Burr

• He helped break the tie in favor of Jefferson

• He ran for President himself.

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In what year did the musical 'Hamilton' premiere on Broadway?

• 2010

• 2015

• 2020

• 2005

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Which of the following identifies the central idea of the text?

• Hamilton was responsible for shaping America's newly developing government, and supported the power remaining with the people rather than with the government.

• Hamilton was too stubborn to admit when he was wrong or accept ideas other than his own, stunting America's progress.

• Hamilton's strong opinions and tendency to fight relentlessly for his beliefs contributed to the large impact he had as a Founding Father, but also made him several enemies.

• Hamilton's career began on the battlefield with General George Washington, but he preferred creating change out of harm's way.

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Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• "Nevertheless, Hamilton's passionate drive pushed him into many confrontations, both physical and political, as he sought a lasting legacy." (Paragraph 1)

• "His irritation at government ineffectiveness foreshadowed a struggle he would fight for the rest of his career." (Paragraph 7)

• "He despised the Articles of Confederation and wrote frequently about the many problems the document caused" (Paragraph 8)

• "As the very first person in this role, Hamilton was able to design much of the structure and function of the Treasury." (Paragraph 11)

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