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)