Basic Info
What year was Benjamin Franklin born?
1706
Benjamin Franklin is credited for discovering this (HINT: YOU USE IT EVERYDAY)
Electricity
What US currency is Benjamin Franklin featured on?
$100
Benjamin Franklin was the first to propose this yearly occurrence? (HINT: SPRING AHEAD, FALL BEHIND)
Day light savings
Benjamin Franklin was not a supporter of this historical event? (HINT: It was a party, and tea was on the menu)
Boston Tea Party
What year did Benjamin Franklin die?
1790
Benjamin Franklin flew this, helping him discover electricity.
a kite
What document did Benjamin Franklin help author?
Declaration of Independence
Turkey
Those in Paris loved his look. Benjamin Franklin was seen as a fashion icon in this country?
What city is Benjamin Franklin buried?
Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin is credited for inventing this: (HINT: INSTEAD OF WEARING THESE, LANDON USES CONTACTS)
Glasses
What university was Benjamin Franklin president of?
University of Pennsylvania
How many brothers and sisters did Benjamin Franklin have?
15
Benjamin Franklin discovered this profession after witnessing a fire?
The fire department
What political party was Benjamin Franklin belong to?
Independent
What year did Benjamin Franklin discover electricity?
1752
Benjamin Franklin was the first person to serve the United States as this? (HINT: They deliver everyday except Sunday)
US Postmaster
How many years of formal education did Benjamin Franklin have?
2 years
What city was Benjamin Franklin born?
Boston
Who was Benjamin Franklin’s wife?
Deborah Read
Featuring a snake, Benjamin Franklin’s famous cartoon states, “Join, or _____”
Die
Benjamin Franklin was a Minister to what two countries?
France and Sweeden
At what age did Benjamin Franklin marry his wife?
17 years old. (She was 15)
Name one of Benjamin Franklin’s children
William, Francis, or Sarah