Inventions and Creations
True or False:
Ben Franklin invented the glass harmonica
TRUE
Was Ben Franklin a U.S president?
NO
How old was Ben Franklin when he left school to help his dad?
Why did Ben Franklin invent the lightning rod?
To protect buildings and structures from being damaged by lightning.
Was Ben Franklin the president of Delaware?
No, he was the president of Pennsylvania.
How many years of formal school did Ben have?
Franklin had 10 years of formal schooling.
What invention did Ben Franklin create that was named after himself?
The Franklin stove
True or false:
Ben Franklin was the first postmaster general of the U.S
TRUE
Where was Ben born?
He was born in Massachusetts.
What did Ben Franklin invent?
A. Lightning Rod
B. Hand paddle
C. Toaster
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
A or B
How long did Ben serve as postmaster general of the U.S?
3 years(3 one-year terms).
What was the name of Ben's wife?
A. Deborah Rogers
B. Aaron Rodgers
C. Reborah Rogers
A. Deborah Rogers
Did Ben Franklin create the Pennsylvania Gazette?
No, he PURCHASED it and transformed it.
Which documents did Ben sign?
The Declaration of Independence
The alliance with France treaty
The Treaty of Paris
The U.S. Constitution
All of the above
Name Ben Franklin's 3 kids.
Francis, William, and Sally