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"Hamilton's America" Documentary Notes
"Hamilton's America" Documentary Notes
"Hamilton's America" Documentary Notes
Anticipation Guide
___ You can respect someone and disagree with them at the same time.
___If the leader of our country makes a mistake, it’s ok if it’s for a good reason.
“Immigrant’s Story”
1. Explain what President Obama means when he states that the founding
fathers were “flying by the seat of their pants.”
2. Why did the creators of Hamilton choose to have Thomas Jefferson sing
jazz?
1. How does the casting in Hamilton attempt to address the flaws of the
Founding Fathers?
2. What is your opinion of the song “One Last Time?” Why do you think Lin-
Manuel Miranda chose to perform that song at the White House?
1. Pick two characters portrayed in the song “My Shot” and list any
characteristics, personality traits or opinions you were able to see/hear
about them from watching the “My Shot” clip.