Benjamin Franklin — Questions and answers

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What important document was signed in Paris in 1783, recognizing the United States of America?

Choices

  1. The Declaration of Independence
  2. The Treaty of Paris ✓
  3. The Bill of Rights
  4. The Constitution

Answer: The Treaty of Paris

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Where did young Benjamin Franklin work when he was 12 years old?

Choices

  1. A book store
  2. His older brother's printing shop ✓
  3. A science laboratory
  4. A political office

Answer: His older brother's printing shop

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What scientific topic did Benjamin Franklin become very curious about in 1747?

Choices

  1. The stars and planets
  2. The growth of plants
  3. The mysterious force of electricity ✓
  4. How animals behave

Answer: The mysterious force of electricity

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What did Benjamin Franklin create in Philadelphia to help ordinary citizens access more books?

Choices

  1. A school for children
  2. The Library Company of Philadelphia ✓
  3. A printing press
  4. A newspaper

Answer: The Library Company of Philadelphia

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What famous experiment did Benjamin Franklin do with a kite and a key during a storm?

Choices

  1. He tried to fly to the moon.
  2. He proved that lightning was electrical. ✓
  3. He discovered how to make rain.
  4. He showed how to build a flying machine.

Answer: He proved that lightning was electrical.

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Why did Benjamin Franklin stand before the British House of Commons in 1766?

Choices

  1. To receive an award for his scientific discoveries.
  2. To represent the American colonies and defend them against the Stamp Act. ✓
  3. To ask for help from the British government.
  4. To teach them about his electricity experiments.

Answer: To represent the American colonies and defend them against the Stamp Act.

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What was Benjamin Franklin's main goal when he arrived in France in 1776?

Choices

  1. To enjoy the culture of Paris.
  2. To secure an alliance and aid for the American Revolution. ✓
  3. To teach King Louis XVI about science.
  4. To visit old friends.

Answer: To secure an alliance and aid for the American Revolution.

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What important role did Benjamin Franklin play at the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

Choices

  1. He argued against creating a new constitution.
  2. He led the arguments for war.
  3. He helped unite people and encouraged compromise. ✓
  4. He introduced new scientific inventions.

Answer: He helped unite people and encouraged compromise.

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What important petition did Benjamin Franklin present to Congress shortly before he died?

Choices

  1. A petition to build more libraries.
  2. A petition to improve scientific education.
  3. A petition calling for the abolition of slavery. ✓
  4. A petition to elect a new president.

Answer: A petition calling for the abolition of slavery.

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What is one invention from Benjamin Franklin's legacy that still helps people today?

Choices

  1. His famous kite.
  2. His printing business.
  3. His lightning rod, which still protects structures. ✓
  4. His old fur cap.

Answer: His lightning rod, which still protects structures.

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