Franklin The Founding Father
Which founding document did Ben Franklin help draft and sign in 1776?
The Declaration of Independence
Source: https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/franklin/franklin-congress.html
What role did Ben Franklin serve in France during the American Revolution?
Ambassador
Source: https://history.state.gov/milestones/1776-1783/b-franklin
Which invention is NOT attributed to Ben Franklin?
Steam Engine
What did Ben Franklin suggest as America's national symbol instead of the bald eagle?
Moses From Exodus
Source: https://www.history.com/news/did-benjamin-franklin-propose-the-turkey-as-the-national-symbol
Which treaty helped secure France’s support during the American Revolution, and Franklin played a key role in negotiating?
Treaty of Alliance with France
Source: https://www.history.com/news/benjamin-franklin-france
At which convention in 1787 did Ben Franklin play a significant role?
Constitutional Convention
Source:https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2011/winter/franklin.html
Which university did Ben Franklin help found in 1751?
University of Pennsylvania
How did Ben Franklin contribute to fire safety in Philadelphia?
He helped organize the first volunteer fire department.
Source: https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/benjamin-franklin
Which treaty did Ben Franklin sign in 1783, ending the Revolutionary War?
The Treaty Of Paris
Source: https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/benjamin-franklin
In which city did Ben Franklin serve as a delegate to the Continental Congress?
Philadelphia
Source: https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/franklin/franklin-congress.html
What was Ben Franklin's role in the postal system?
He was the first Postmaster General
What was Ben Franklin’s famous experiment involving a kite meant to discover?
The relationship between lightning and electricity.