Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.

Answers from the USCIS list

Give one of these answers.

• 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

Our explanation

Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury, which manages the nation’s money. He helped establish the First Bank of the United States. He also helped write the Federalist Papers. He was an aide, or helper, to General Washington.

Remember it

Hamilton = money: first Secretary of the Treasury and the First Bank. He is on the $10 bill.

Source

USCIS 2025 Study Guide (M-1175) pp. 33, 52; M-1778 answer list. Quote (p. 52): “James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay wrote papers to support passing the U.S. Constitution.”

• 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778 (09/25) (PDF, USCIS)

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