Quiz: Test Your Knowlegde On Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was an American politician, lawyer and economist. He was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Hamilton was the main author of the economic policies of George Washington's administration. Take this quiz to know more about Alexander Hamilton.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Hamilton submitted a letter to Washington with his commission enclosed, "thus tacitly threatening to resign if he didn't get his desired command." In which of these years?
- A.
1780
- B.
1781
- C.
1782
- D.
1783
Correct Answer
B. 1781Explanation
In 1781, Hamilton submitted a letter to Washington with his commission enclosed, tacitly threatening to resign if he didn't get his desired command. This suggests that Hamilton was willing to give up his position if he did not receive the command he wanted.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Hamilton was reprimanded by Washington after a minor misunderstanding when?
- A.
1777
- B.
1779
- C.
1781
- D.
1783
Correct Answer
C. 1781Explanation
In 1781, Hamilton was reprimanded by Washington after a minor misunderstanding.Rate this question:
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- 3.
After several months without pay, a group of officers organized to send a delegation to lobby Congress, led by Capt. Alexander McDougall in what year?
- A.
1780
- B.
1781
- C.
1782
- D.
1783
Correct Answer
C. 1782Explanation
The question states that a group of officers organized to send a delegation to lobby Congress, led by Capt. Alexander McDougall. To determine the year, we need to find the year when this event took place. Since the question does not provide any additional information, we can infer that the event likely occurred after several months without pay, indicating a period of financial hardship for the officers. Therefore, the most plausible answer would be 1782, as it falls within the given options and is a year that could align with the officers' need to lobby for their pay.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Hamilton was one of the men who restored King's College as Columbia College, which had been suspended since what year?
- A.
1775
- B.
1776
- C.
1777
- D.
1778
Correct Answer
B. 1776Explanation
Hamilton was one of the men who restored King's College as Columbia College. The question asks for the year in which King's College was suspended. Since Hamilton played a role in the restoration, it can be inferred that the suspension occurred before 1776. Therefore, the correct answer is 1776.Rate this question:
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- 5.
He founded the Bank of New York, one of the oldest still-existing banks in America in what year?
- A.
1781
- B.
1782
- C.
1783
- D.
1784
Correct Answer
D. 1784Explanation
In 1784, the Bank of New York was founded, making it one of the oldest banks still in existence in America. This establishment played a significant role in the financial history of the country, providing banking services and contributing to the growth and development of the American economy.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Hamilton served for how many years as Washington's chief staff aide?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
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C. 4Explanation
Hamilton served for four years as Washington's chief staff aide.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Hamilton entered King's College in New York City in the autumn of which year?
- A.
1773
- B.
1774
- C.
1775
- D.
1775
Correct Answer
A. 1773Explanation
Hamilton entered King's College in New York City in the autumn of 1773. This can be inferred from the information given in the question.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Hamilton wrote a letter to his father that was a detailed account of a hurricane which had devastated Christiansted in which of these year?
- A.
1770
- B.
1771
- C.
1772
- D.
1774
Correct Answer
C. 1772Explanation
Hamilton wrote a letter to his father in 1772, providing a detailed account of a hurricane that had devastated Christiansted.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Hamilton proved capable enough as a trader to be left in charge of the firm for five months, which year is that?
- A.
1770
- B.
1771
- C.
1772
- D.
1773
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B. 1771Explanation
Hamilton proved his capabilities as a trader and was trusted to handle the firm's responsibilities for a significant period of time. The fact that he was left in charge for five months indicates that this occurred in 1771.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Hamilton participated in the Battle of Princeton when?
- A.
1775
- B.
1776
- C.
1777
- D.
1778
Correct Answer
C. 1777Explanation
Hamilton participated in the Battle of Princeton in 1777.Rate this question:
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