Right-hand man song analysis

Who is in charge of the British soldiers?

Where are they attacking?

What do you think "rise up" means here?

• To stand up or take action.
• To complain about the issue.
• To ignore the situation.
• To sit down and relax.

What's the name of George Washington's home?

• Mount Rushmore
• The White House
• Mount Vernon
• Independence Hall

What does it mean to "put someone on a pedestal"?

• To ignore someone's achievements.
• To criticize someone publicly.
• To elevate someone to a leadership position.
• To regard someone as perfect or superior.

What problem is George Washington having with his army?

• George Washington is struggling with low morale and desertions in his army.
• George Washington is experiencing issues with his military strategy.
• George Washington is dealing with a lack of trained soldiers.
• George Washington is facing a shortage of food supplies.

What does Washington mean when he asks, Are these the men with which I am to defend America"? Please use complete sentences and support your answer with information from the lyrics.

Using context clues, what does renown mean?

• a measure of distance
• fame or being well-known
• a synonym for sadness
• a type of flower

Explain what Washington (and many others) want Hamilton to do for the cause and how does that compare with what Hamilton himself wants?

What were some of Hamilton's plans once he agreed to become Washington's "right-hand man"?