Section: American History: Colonial & Independence

89. Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.

Official answer

  • 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

Why

Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury and a key author of the Federalist Papers.

Answers verified against USCIS materials. Last checked 2026-07-17.

Official source: USCIS — 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025)