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How Much Did You Learn From The "Hamilton" Musical?

<p>(Don't worry, we won't tell if you listen to the soundtrack as a cheat sheet.)</p>

**BURR:**_How does a bastard, orphan, son of a whore and a Scotsman, dropped in the middle of a
forgotten spot in the Caribbean by providence, impoverished, in squalor, grow up to be a hero and a scholar?_  
— "Alexander Hamilton"

Where was Alexander Hamilton from?

**WASHINGTON:**_We rendezvous with Rochambeau, consolidate their gifts._
 
— "Guns and Ships"

Who joined Lafayette in supporting the Revolutionary Army at the Battle of Yorktown?

**JEFFERSON:**_In return, they didn’t ask for land, only a promise that we’d lend a hand, and stand with them if they fought against oppressors._  
 — "Cabinet Battle #2"

What was Lafayette promised in return for his aid?

**COMPANY:**_Thirty-two thousand troops in New York harbor._
 — "Right Hand Man"

How many troops did British Admiral Howe have in New York Harbor?

**WASHINGTON:**_Any hope of success is fleeting, how can I keep leading when the people I’m 
leading keep retreating? We put a stop to the bleeding as the British take Brooklyn._  
— "Right Hand Man"

Who won the Battle of Brooklyn?

**HAMILTON:**_Instead of me, he promotes Charles Lee, makes him second-in-command._ 
— "Stay Alive"

Who is second-in-command of the Continental Army at the Battle of Monmouth?

**LAURENS:**_A thousand soldiers die in a hundred-degree heat._**LAFAYETTE:**_As we snatch a stalemate from the jaws of defeat._
— "Stay Alive"

How does the Battle of Monmouth go down?

**MULLIGAN:**_A tailor spyin’ on the British government! I take their measurements, information and then I smuggle it._
— "Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)"

What was Hercules Mulligan's main role in the American Revolution?

**COMPANY:**_The Battle of Yorktown. 1781._ 
— "Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)"

In what year did the Battle of Yorktown take place?

**SEABURY:** "Hear ye, hear ye! My name is Samuel Seabury, and I present free thoughts on the proceedings of the Continental Congress!"

What did Samuel Seabury write?

**BURR:**_Alexander joins forces with James Madison and John Jay to write a series of essays defending the new United States Constitution, entitled The Federalist Papers._ 
— "Non-Stop"

What were the Federalist Papers?

**JEFFERSON:**_I’ve been in Paris meeting lots of different ladies. I guess I basic’lly missed the late eighties._
— "What'd I Miss?"

Where was Thomas Jefferson during the second half of the 1780s?

**BURR:**_Theodosia writes me a letter every day. I'm keeping the bed warm while her husband is away. He's on the British side in Georgia, he's trying to keep the colonies in line. But he can keep all of Georgia, Theodosia, she's mine._
— "Wait For It"

Who was Aaron Burr's somewhat problematic love interest?

**HAMILTON:**_Are you aware that we’re making hist’ry? This is the first murder trial of our brand-new nation._
— "Non-Stop"

Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr worked as lawyers on which monumental case?

**JEFFERSON:**_If New York’s in debt — why should Virginia bear it? Uh! Our debts are paid, I’m afraid. Don’t tax the South cuz we got it made in the shade._
— "Cabinet Battle #1"

Which of these Founding Fathers was vehemently against assuming state debt?

**HAMILTON:**_Sir, do you want me to run the Treasury or State department?_**WASHINGTON:**_Treasury._
— "Non-Stop"

Who was the First Treasury Secretary of the United States?

**WASHINGTON:**_Young man, I’m from Virginia, so watch your mouth._
— "Cabinet Battle #1"

Where was George Washington from?

**JEFFERSON:**_There’s a letter on my desk from the President, haven’t even put my bags down yet. Sally be a lamb, darlin’, won’tcha open it? It says the President’s assembling a cabinet and that I am to be the Secretary of State, great!_
— "What'd I Miss"

Who was the First Secretary of State of the United States?

**WASHINGTON:**_I want to warn against partisan fighting._
— "One Last Time"

When he retired, what was one of the things George Washington warned America about?

**BURR:**_The immigrant emerges with unprecedented financial power, a system he can shape however he wants. The Virginians emerge with the nation’s Capital._
— "The Room Where It Happens"

What did Hamilton trade Jefferson and Madison for approval of his financial plan?

**KING GEORGE:**_John Adams?!_
— "I Know Him"

After Washington retired, who was elected the second President of the United States?

**BURR/JEFFERSON/MADISON:**_Alexander Hamilton had a torrid affair and he wrote it down right there._
— "Reynolds Pamphlet"

What was the Reynolds Pamphlet and what was its effect on Alexander Hamilton?

**HAMILTON:**_Jefferson has my vote._
— "The Election of 1800"

Who did Alexander Hamilton endorse in the election of 1800?

Laurens v. Lee — "Stay Alive", Hamilton v. Eacker — "Blow Us All Away", Hamilton v. Burr — "Your Obedient Servant"

Which duel did not take place?

**BURR:**_How does Hamilton, the short-tempered, protean creator of the Coast Guard, Founder of the New York Post, ardently abuse his cab’net post, destroy his reputation?_
— "The Adams' Administration"

For which of the following was Alexander Hamilton NOT credited?

What'd you miss? Everything!

Ouch. Have another listen or crack open a book, 'cause ouch.

"Damn, you’re in worse shape than the national debt is in"

You're certainly not reading every treatise on the shelf/listening carefully. But don't worry, that's what the "repeat" button is for!

History has its eyes on you and they are judgy eyes of judgment that are judging you

Not too bad, you've definitely picked up a few things. You're still a bit hazy on the history, though, so have another listen or three.

Awesome. Wow

Not bad, not bad! And yet, me think'st thou canst glean a few more historical points from a relisten.

You're not throwing away your shot

Very, very nice. You've gotten quite a lot of the historical details down pat.

You must have been in the room where it happened

Heck yeah, you got this. You've been listening like crazy and are soaking up the history lessons.

I won't be shocked when my hist’ry book mentions you

You must have listened to the soundtrack, like, what, 342 times? And now you're History-trash, too.

You're officially Hamil-trash

You're everyone's favorite smartass quiz-taker! Pretty impressive.

You make the grade curve panicky

You got every question right! This means you probably listened to the soundtrack one too many times. Or maybe you read Ron Chernow's "Alexander Hamilton." Or you have a TARDIS and were totally there when it all went down. One of these, anyway.

You're ready to tell the story

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How Much Did You Learn From The "Hamilton" Musical?

Hamilton is an amazing piece of art, full of clever words and awesome music. But one thing you might not have noticed is the sheer amount of historical information creeping into your brain as you listen on repeat.

Did Hamilton improve your understanding of American History? Take this quiz and find out!

Did you know you can sign up for a BuzzFeed account and create your own Community posts? Get started here!

How Much Did You Learn From The "Hamilton" Musical?

Hamilton is an amazing piece of art, full of clever words and awesome music. But one thing you might not have noticed is the sheer amount of historical information creeping into your brain as you listen on repeat.

Did Hamilton improve your understanding of American History? Take this quiz and find out!

Did you know you can sign up for a BuzzFeed account and create your own Community posts? Get started here!

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