MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
ALEXANDER HAMILTON
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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A musical called Hamilton, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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He is famous for no reason other than the fact that he was a founding father.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The musical tells the story of the Founding Fathers of America, Alexander Hamilton. This story is not just about revolution but it is a revolution itself. Its use of hip-hop, rap, rhythm and blues as part of the musical, along with the inclusiveness of its cast, is what sets this Broadway show apart from others.
Detailed explanation-2: -The show is awesome, but a big part of why it gets so much hype, is that it captured non-theater watchers’ or young people’s attention really, really well. Accessible music. Compared to most other musicals, Hamilton’s musical style (rap, hip-hop, R&B) is a lot similar to popular music than shows like, say, Fun Home.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hamilton follows U.S. founding father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the Caribbean who became George Washington’s right hand man during the American Revolutionary War, as well as the first U.S. secretary of the treasury.
Detailed explanation-4: -The story of “Hamilton” is, in its essence, about immigrants, and the musical has helped to bring the conversation into the spotlight even more. Thanks to the youthful music and high-energy dance, it helps to bring the important conversation to a younger audience, which has always been a challenge in theater.