Alexander Hamilton Flashcards
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What college did Alexander Hamilton attend?
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Alexander Hamilton attended Kings College or modern day Columbia university in New York City.
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What was Alexander Hamilton’s political party, and what was his significance in the Revolution?
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Alexander Hamilton was a federalist. He was one of the principal writers of The Federalist Papers, along with James Madison and John Jay. Alexander Hamilton served as captain of the artillery during the Revolutionary war. He was a delegate to the Continental congress and the Constitutional Convention. He signed both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. He was the first secretary of the treasury and is on the $10.00 bill.
