Astatue of alexander hamilton”
architect of the capitol

1 according to modern historians, alexander hamilton was born on the island of nevis, in the west indies, on january 11, 1755 or 1757. at the age of 12, after the death of his mother and abandonment by his father, he found employment with the local office of a new york merchant. because hamilton’s business skills and intelligence were apparent, funds were raised to send him to america to further his education. after arriving in the united states, he traveled to new york city, enrolled at a grammar school in new jersey, and then entered king’s college (now columbia university) the following year.
2 before the american revolution, hamilton expressed anti-british sentiments through letters, pamphlets, and speeches. in 1775, he fought against the british in a militia company, and a year later he was appointed a captain of artillery. he continued to advance with his appointment as aide-de-camp to general george washington with the rank of lieutenant colonel. hamilton played an important role in the military victories of the battle of monmouth and the yorktown campaign.

how does the author’s word choice in paragraph 2 impact the tone of the passage?

a. it emphasizes an oppositional tone by focusing on hamilton’s negative feelings toward britain.

b. it emphasizes an approving tone by focusing on hamilton’s dedication and determination.

c. it emphasizes an egotistical tone by focusing on hamilton’s insistence and quest for power.

d. it emphasizes a commanding tone by focusing on hamilton’s promotions within the military.