Alexander Hamilton on the ten-dollar bill
USCIS Civics · Question 89 of 128

Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.

Official Answer

First Secretary of the Treasury

Also accepted: One of the writers of the Federalist Papers · Helped establish the First Bank of the United States · Aide to General George Washington · +1 more

In plain English

Alexander Hamilton is famous as the first Secretary of the Treasury. His picture is on the ten-dollar bill today. He was also one of the writers of the Federalist Papers, he helped establish the First Bank of the United States, and he was an aide to General George Washington. Remember one thing: Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury.

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Alexander Hamilton on the ten-dollar bill
Alexander Hamilton on the ten-dollar billBureau of Engraving and Printing, via Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Image: Alexander Hamilton on the ten-dollar bill — Bureau of Engraving and Printing, via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.Answers verbatim from USCIS M-1778 (09/25)