Alexander Hamilton

Question 1

Where was Hamilton born?

What was unique about his birth?

Answer 1

The British Island of Nevis in the West Indies

His parents were not allowed to remarry and have kids, therefore his birth was illegitamite

Question 2

What 7 things were a part of Hamilton’s economic plan?

Answer 2

1. Pay of all state debts
2. Pay back all nations
3. Pay back war bonds
4. Create a national bank
5. Charge national taxes
6. Impose a protective tariff (tax on foreign imports)
7. The south should be given the new capital, Washington D.C.

Question 3

How did the paying back of war bonds work in Hamilton’s plan?

Answer 3

1. People had bought war bonds for a cheap price
2. They would get the full price to sell it back to the government
3. Hamilton’s favored the interests of the industrial north over the south

Question 4

How did the debate go on whether or not there should be a national bank? How was it resolved?

Answer 4

— Hamilton - Yes - the constitution allows congress to make laws even if they are not written specifically in the Constitution (elastic clause)
Jefferson - No - If the constitution does not say it you cannot do it (strict interpretation)
Washington - Sided with Hamilton and a national bank was created

Question 5

What was the whiskey rebellion?

Answer 5

— Washington and congress - Taxed whiskey and “luxury items”.
Whiskey farmers hated it.
— Whiskey Rebellion - Congress lowered the taxes. The whiskey farmers tarred and feathered tax collectors. Washington then sent out 13,000 troops to stop the rebellion. It worked!

Question 6

What “political party” was Hamilton a part of?

Answer 6

Federalist

Question 7

How did Alexander Hamilton die?

Answer 7

In a duel with Aaron Burr, his nemisis

He was shot and died the next day