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What is one of the things that Benjamin Franklin was known for?
(Name both of the other two mentioned in the speech and get an extra 100 points)
Philosopher, diplomat, and statesman.
What major event did Benjamin Franklin live through?
The American Revolution.
According to Franklin who said the following ?
"But I meet with nobody but myself that is always in the right."
A certain French Lady
What is the first word of the speech?
I
What year was Benjamin Franklin born and what year did he die?
1706-1790
What were Benjamin Franklin's thoughts on the constitution?
At present he did not entirely approve of it but that he was not sure that he would never approve of it in the future.
What about the Constitution did Benjamin Franklin think would astonish the enemy?
How near to perfection it is
What is the last word of the speech?
Instrument
Where did Benjamin Franklin give his speech?
The Constitutional Convention.
What kind of government does Benjamin Franklin say is necessary for America?
A general government
What did Benjamin Franklin sacrifice to the public good?
The opinions he has had of the Constitutions errors
What were Benjamin Franklin's children's names?
William, Francis, Sarah
What year did Benjamin Franklin give his speech?
(month and day gets 100 more points)
September 17,1787
What does Benjamin Franklin say the government can only end in as they have seen other governments end in this way before them?
Despotism
Benjamin Franklin said that the strength and efficiency of a government depends on these three things.
Opinion, wisdom, and integrity of its governors
Who was Benjamin Franklins wife?
Deborah Read
What is the title of Benjamin Franklin's speech?
"On the Faults of the Constitution"
Benjamin Franklin doubts that man will be able to attempt to make a better what?
A better Constitution
What was Benjamin Franklin's wish at the end of the speech?
That the men present would doubt their own infallibility and sign the Constitution
How many children did Benjamin Franklin have?