Question

Making Inferences Nicholas Cruger left the

fourteen-year-old Hamilton in charge of his
business when he traveled. What does this
say about Hamilton’s character?

Answer 1

This shows that Hamilton was responsible and trustworthy, so much to leave the business in his hands.

Explanation:

Nicholas Cruger was the mentor of Alexander Hamilton, who took the young man under his wings in his firm as an accountant. He, later on, became so trustworthy that he was made in charge of the business while his boss Nicolas Cruger went away on business.

Working as an accounting clerk in a mercantile in St. Croix, his boss Mr. Cruger was so impressed by his ability that he would keep the young man under his wing. At times, he would even put him in charge of the whole business and go on business trips. This act shows Hamilton was trustworthy and even responsible, that his boss was convinced and satisfied to put him in such a position.