ASSIGNMENT: HAMILTON

PART 1
After the colonists start thinking about a possible revolution against England, a man makes a
speech…

ACTIVITY: Complete the spaces with the words from the box.

REVOLUTION – CONTINENTAL CONGRESS – BLOODSHED – SHAMEFUL – ROYAL –

GEORGE III – COMPLAINTS – WAR – ARRANGEMENT - REPRESENT

1. Samuel Seabury was a bishop that presented the “Free Thoughts on the Proceedings of the
_continental congress___ !”
2. He stated that those who support the _revolution___ don't have people's interest at heart.
3. He also claimed that chaos and _blooshed___ are not a solution and that the Congress didn't
_repesent___ everyone's' voices.
4. He believed it was __shamefull__ that British subjects wanted to rebel against England and their king.
5. King __geogeiii__ reigned during the time American Revolution.
6. The king didn't care about the colonies' __complaints__. He claimed they had an _arragement___ that
they needed to comply with, and that the colonists were still _royal___ subjects who should behave
accordingly.
7. The king suggested that he was willing to go to the extent of having a _war___ in order to bring
"peace" to the British colonies.

PART 2
At the beginning of the war, the colonies start losing, as they are outnumbered and lack
supplies…

ACTIVITY: Choose the correct option.

1. Who is described as "America’s favorite fighting Frenchman"?

a) George Washington
b) Alexander Hamilton
c) Aaron Burr
d) Lafayette 0

2. What secret weapon does Lafayette reveal?

a) A powerful cannon
b) A secret strategy
c) An immigrant 0
d) Betsy Ross' flag

3. What do Lafayette and the company sing about getting more of?
a) Horses
b) Guns and ships 0
c) Soldiers
d) Food supplies

4. Who does Washington say they need to join them in order to succeed at Yorktown?
a) Lafayette
b) Alexander Hamilton 0
c) Betsy Ross
d) George Washington

5. What is Lafayette's argument for bringing in Alexander Hamilton?

a) He's great at baking
b) He's good at writing letters
c) He's fluent in French 0
d) He's an excellent dancer

6. How does Washington believe the world will be if they succeed?

a) Unchanged
b) Surrendered
c) Different 0
d) Brighter

PART 3
The King makes a final speech after the colonies win the war…

ACTIVITY: Read the sentences and write TRUE or FALSE.

1. King George mentions that he's now fighting with France and Spain. T
2. Leading is described as an easy task by King George. F
3. King George sarcastically praises the colonies for being on their own. T
4. King George claims that things change, and talks about the rise of oceans and the fall of empires. T
5. King George is open to the idea of the colonies returning to him even though they hated each other. F

PART 4
War ends, and now the colonies have to decide how they are going to organize…

ACTIVITY: Choose the correct option.

1. What does Alexander Hamilton do after the war?

a) He goes back to New York. 0
b) He becomes a farmer.
c) He retires from public life.
d) He joins the British army.

2. Who worked next door to Alexander Hamilton when he was practicing law?
a) Thomas Jefferson
b) George Washington
c) Aaron Burr 0
d) John Adams

3. Why does Burr wonder how Hamilton rose to the top despite starting at the same time?
a) Because Hamilton had a better education.
b) Because Hamilton was lucky.
c) Because Hamilton had influential friends.
d) Because Hamilton was incredibly driven and talented. 0

4. What does Hamilton propose to Burr at the Constitutional Convention?

a) A new form of government 0
b) A new political party
c) A trade agreement
d) A duel

5. How many essays did Hamilton, Madison, and Jay intend to write for The Federalist Papers?
a) 10
b) 25 0
c) 50
d) 85

6. Who got sick after writing only five essays for The Federalist Papers?
a) Alexander Hamilton
b) Aaron Burr
c) James Madison
d) John Jay 0

7. What position does George Washington offer to Hamilton in the song?

a) Secretary of the Treasury 0
b) Secretary of State
c) Vice President
d) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court