Advanced Placement

Advanced Placement U.S. Government & Politics U.S. Government Review

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“Hamilton” – Original Broadway Soundtrack - lyrics Lin-Manuel Miranda (This is abridged, de-explicit lyric-ed, and leaves out any historical inaccuracies.)

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Alexander Hamilton “…the ten dollar Founding Father…” Why is it appropriate Hamilton is on a bill?

There was a plan to take him off, but that switched to Jackson. How is it ironic Jackson is on money?

The Schuyler Sisters Angelica Schuyler “I’ve been reading Common Sense by What was the purpose of this pamphlet? Thomas Paine.”

Sisters “We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal.” Angelica What “sequel” did include women? “And when I meet Thomas Jefferson, I’ma compel him to include women in the sequel.” Year written?

Place of meeting.

Farmer Refuted Samuel Seabury Who was Samuel Seabury? “This Congress does not speak for me.” Based on his stance on Revolution, what title would he receive in the dispute?

To what “Congress is he referring?

Alexander Hamilton “Why should a tiny island across the sea What was the colonist complaint when it came regulate the price of tea?” to this?

How does Washington, DC have the right to the same complaint? (Hint: check their license plates)

You’ll Be Back (This is King George III singing a crazy stalkerish break-up song to the colonists.” “You cry, in your tea that you hurl in the sea, What event is he singing about? when you see me go by.”

“When you’re gone I’ll go mad.” Did he?

“And when push comes to shove, I will send (Just a really great line.) How did England a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love.” respond to the Declaration of Independence?

What were the stated purposes of the D.O.I.? (3)

Who was the chief author the D.O.I.? Give a specific author, document and quote that shows the ideas in the D.O.I. were not necessarily original

Right Hand Man (George Washington singing) On paper, what were the colonists chances against? “We are outgunned, outmanned, outnumbered, against the British military out planned.” Give other wars with similar paper to actual outcomes: “And his right hand man.” After the war, how will Hamilton again be Washington’s right hand man (one of them)?

Wait for It (Aaron Burr singing) Who was Aaron Burr’s (maternal) grandfather? “My grandfather was a fire and brimstone preacher. What sermon was he most famous for?

What movement was the grandfather part of?

Stay Alive (Lafayette) “I ask for French aid, I pray that France has France was also a monarchy with colonies. Why sent a ship.” did they help us?

How did this bite the French down the road?

What Comes Next? (King George III) “What comes next? You’ve been freed. He has a point here. What was the name of our Do you know how hard it is to lead? “First Constitution” that led us through the war? You’re on your own. Awesome. Wow. Do you have a clue what happens now?” What complaint against England led to us to structure power as we did?

Where were weaknesses in this document? (5)

Non-Stop (Hamilton) “Corruption is such an old song we can sing What two NYS state politicians have recently been along in harmony. And nowhere is it stronger convicted over their exploits while in office in than in Albany.” Albany?

“Honestly, that’s why public service seems to What event was a type of “last straw” that led to be calling me. I practiced the law. I practically the call for a Constitutional Convention?” perfected it. I’ve seen injustice in the world and I’ve corrected it. Now for a strong central democracy.”

“I was chosen for the Constitutional Convention.” What was the stated purpose of the Convention? What was the biggest issue to be ironed out at the Constitutional Convention? What were some other issues?

“A series of essays, anonymously published. What were these essays called? Defending the document to the public.” Who were the other authors?

Two groups emerged, name them and what side each took in regards to ratification.

(Burr) “The Constitution’s a mess.” What was the biggest complaint of those opposed to the Constitution? (Hamilton) “So it needs amendments.” How many amendments do we currently have?

(Washington) “They’re asking me to lead… What precedent did Washington establish in doing …I’m asking you to be my right hand man.” this?

What do we call these accepted parts of our government that are not actually law?

Give two other examples.

What’d I Miss? (Burr – simply as a narrator) “How did a bastard, orphan, immigrant, Burr is referring to which part of Hamilton’s war vet, unite the colonies through more debt?” financial plan?

“Treasury secretary, Washington’s the President, Who came along? Where had he been? every American experiment sets a precedent. Not so fast, someone came along to resist him, Are political parties mentioned in the Constitution? pissed him off ‘till we had a two-party system.” What were the names of our first two political parties and who led each?

What would you consider the biggest dispute between the two?

(Jefferson) “There’s a letter on my desk from the President… Who is being referenced here? And how does this …Sally be a lamb darlin’, won’t you open it.” (rumored before DNA was unlocked) fly in the face of the first line of the Declaration?

(Madison) “Hamilton’s new financial plan is nothing short Um…who was the main author of the Constitution? of government control. I’ve been fighting for the South alone.” How could this make him an early “flip-flopper”?

Why did the South have different opinions on Hamilton’s financial plan?

How did the South feel about tariffs? Why?

Give an example from the next century.

Cabinet Battle #1 (Washington) “The issue on the table: Secretary Hamilton’s plan to establish a national bank and assume state’s debts.”

(Jefferson) “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, Where he get this line? we fought for these ideals, we shouldn’t settle for less.” ---- “If New York’s in debt, why should Virginia bear What was the biggest argument of Southern states it? Don’t tax the South cuz we’ve got it made against consolidating all state’s Revolutionary war in the shade.” debts?

“Look when Britain taxed our tea, we got frisky. What type of tax was this (a tax on one product)? Imagine what gon’ happen when you try to tax our whiskey.” What did happen when whiskey was taxed?

(Hamilton) “If we assume state debts the Union gets a new Was the economy a mess? line of credit… …the Union gets a boost. A civil lesson from a slaver, hey neighbor, your Did slavery create totally different economies? Debts are paid cuz you don’t pay for labor… …we know who’s really doing the planting.” And another thing Mr. Age of Enlightenment…” Name several different Enlightenment philosophers whose ideas can be found in the Constitution and what those ideas are. The Room Where it Happens (Burr – again as narrator) “Two Virginians and an immigrant walk into a room… …they emerge with a compromise… Obviously, Hamilton got his financial plan, …the immigrant emerges with unprecedented why did Jefferson and Madison want the financial power…the Virginians emerge with the capital to be in the South? nation’s capital” (Burr and Company) “No one else was in the room where it happened. What phrase is often used to describe how No one really knows how the game is played. The art the NYS budget is worked out in Albany? of the trade how the sausage gets made.” (Burr) “What did they say to get you to sell NYC down the river?” Why did NYC matter in this?

“Or, even then did you know, it didn’t matter where you What makes NYC the financial capital of the put the US capital? Because we’d have the banks right US? in the same spot.”

Schuyler Defeated (Philip Hamilton – named after his grandfather) “…war hero Philip Schuyler loses senate seat to young According to the Constitution as originally Upstart Aaron Burr.” written, how were senators chosen? (Hamilton) “Burr, since when are you a Democratic-Republican?” (Burr) What changed this (be specific)? “Since being on put me on the up and up again.” (Hamilton) “You changed parties to run against my father-in-law.” During what era did this change occur?

Cabinet Battle #2 (Washington) “…France is on the verge of England and do we provide What was the reason behind Washington’s aid and our troops to our French allies or do we stay out decision? of it?” [HAMILTON]

You must be out of your ****** mind if you think No question – I just think this is The President is gonna bring the nation to the brink funny.

Of meddling in the middle of a military mess A game of chess, where France is Queen and Kingless We signed a treaty with a King whose head is now in a basket Would you like to take it out and ask it? “Should we honor our treaty, King Louis’ head?” “Uh… do whatever you want, I’m super dead.”

I Know Him (King George III) They say George Washington’s yielding his power Another precedent – what was it? and stepping away ‘Zat true? Who broke this tradition? I wasn’t aware that was something a person could do I’m perplexed How did American later react to that Are they gonna keep on replacing whoever’s in charge? person breaking the tradition? If so, who’s next?

Who actually elects the President?

Why was this included in the Constitution?

What is the total number of votes available today?

How many are needed to win?

The Adams Administration (Burr – as narrator) “Jefferson’s the runner-up, which makes him the Since the Constitution did not account Vice-President” for Political Parties, this was another Part of the Constitution that was changed. How?

The Election of 1800 (Jefferson) “…John Adams **** the bed. I love the guy, but How two laws did John Adams and the he's in traction.” Federalists that turned many Americans against them?

(Burr) “It’s 1800 ladies, tell your husbands ‘vote for Burr.’” When did women have their first big national suffrage meeting? Where? What document was produced?

When/how did women get the vote?

(Burr) “I’m going door to door.” Opinion question: (Hamilton) Do you think there should be a limit on “You’re openly campaigning? That’s new.” the length of Presidential campaigns? Why? (Burr) “Actually it’s kind of draining.”

(Ensemble) ”Alexander Hamilton, your fellow Federalists Would like to know how you’ll be voting.” (Hamilton) “I’ve never agreed with Jefferson once. We’ve Not quite accurate, but the electoral tie was fought on like 75 different fronts. But when all broken when Hamilton threw his support is said and all is done. Jefferson has beliefs, Burr behind Jefferson. This and many other has none.” perceived slights led to what event?

Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story [WASHINGTON] Let me tell you what I wish I’d known When I was young and dreamed of glory You have no control:

[WASHINGTON AND COMPANY] Who lives Who dies Who tells your story? [BURR] President Jefferson:

[JEFFERSON] I’ll give him this: his financial system is a What Supreme Court cases determined Work of genius. I couldn’t undo it if I tried states could not tax the National Bank? And I tried

[WASHINGTON AND COMPANY] Who lives Who dies Who tells your story?

[BURR] President Madison:

[MADISON] He took our country from bankruptcy to prosperity I hate to admit it, but he doesn’t get enough credit For all the credit he gave us

[WASHINGTON AND COMPANY] Who lives Who dies Who tells your story?

[ANGELICA] Every other founding father story gets told Without the popularity of the show, it Every other founding father gets to grow old could have been Hamilton being replaced on money

[BURR] But when you’re gone, who remembers your name? Who keeps your flame?