Who was George Washington's Secretary of the Treasury?

Who was George Washington's Secretary of the Treasury?

• A. Henry Knox
• B. Thomas Jefferson
• C. James Madison
• D. Alexander Hamilton

Answer: (D)

This question tests knowledge of who led the United States' financial policy in Washington’s early administration. Alexander Hamilton held the position of Secretary of the Treasury, and he was the main architect of the early financial framework—pushing a plan to assume state debts, establishing a national bank, and creating policies to build credit and a stable revenue system. These moves formed the backbone of how the young country managed money, debt, and economic growth. The other figures mentioned held different cabinet roles: Henry Knox was Secretary of War, and Thomas Jefferson was Secretary of State, so they did not run the Treasury.

This question tests knowledge of who led the United States' financial policy in Washington’s early administration. Alexander Hamilton held the position of Secretary of the Treasury, and he was the main architect of the early financial framework—pushing a plan to assume state debts, establishing a national bank, and creating policies to build credit and a stable revenue system. These moves formed the backbone of how the young country managed money, debt, and economic growth. The other figures mentioned held different cabinet roles: Henry Knox was Secretary of War, and Thomas Jefferson was Secretary of State, so they did not run the Treasury.