Question

Who was Hamilton's primary political rival while serving in Washington's cabinet? A) Henry Knox B) Abraham Lincoln C) George W. Clinton D) Thomas Jefferson

Answer 1

Answer: D. thomas jefferson

Explanation: Thomas Jefferson was Hamilton's chief rival in Washington's administration. Both men disagreed on most points and it was a fight as to who would rise in political power. Jefferson won after Hamilton was killed in a duel with Aaron Burr.

Answer 2

The right answer is D. Alexander Hamilton's primary rival was Thomas Jefferson. Even though they got along relatively well at the beginning of the term, they soon became fierce enemies. Their personalities were opposed and they both thought that theirs (Jefferson was Secretary of State and Hamilton was Secretary of the Treasury) was the most important job within Washington's cabinet.