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Who was the most influential leader of the Federalist Party?

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

Where was Alexander Hamilton born?

• Virginia

• New York

• The West Indies

• England

What did Hamilton write about as a teenager that impressed leaders on St. Croix?

• A novel

• A poem

• A description of a hurricane

• A political essay

What role did Hamilton serve for George Washington during the war?

• Aide-de-camp

• General

• Secretary

• Treasurer

What was Hamilton's view on human nature?

• People are naturally selfish

• People are naturally cooperative

• People are naturally honest

• People are naturally good

What type of government did Federalists support?

• A weak national government

• A monarchy

• A strong national government

• A direct democracy

What was Hamilton's vision for the U.S. economy?

• To focus on mining

• To expand through manufacturing and trade

• To remain agricultural

• To rely on foreign aid

What was the purpose of Hamilton's national bank proposal?

• To support farmers

• To fund the military

• To help collect taxes and provide loans

• To print money for the states

Why did Hamilton support a loose interpretation of the Constitution?

• To support the British

• To limit federal government power

• To enable the creation of a national bank

• To allow for more state power

What was the outcome of Hamilton's debt plan?

• It was rejected by Congress

• It led to the capital being located in the North

• It was passed with support for a southern capital

• It caused a financial crisis