Question 89 of 128 American History
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.
Answers USCIS accepts
- First Secretary of the Treasury
- One of the writers of the Federalist Papers
- Helped establish the First Bank of the United States
- Aide to General George Washington
- Member of the Continental Congress
Give any one of these answers at your interview.
Alexander Hamilton is famous as the first Secretary of the Treasury and a writer of the Federalist Papers.
What it means
Hamilton built the nation’s financial system and helped create the First Bank of the United States. He was also an aide to George Washington and a member of the Continental Congress.
“First Secretary of the Treasury” is the classic answer.
Memory tip: Hamilton = money (first Treasury Secretary; he is on the $10 bill).
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Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.
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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: .