Who Was Ben Franklin?

Franklin The Founding Father

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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}

200

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}

300

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}

Franklin's Roles

100

What role did Ben Franklin serve in France during the American Revolution?

Ambassador 

_{Source: https://history.state.gov/milestones/1776-1783/b-franklin}

200

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}

300

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}

Franklin, The Genius.

100

Which invention is NOT attributed to Ben Franklin?

Steam Engine

200

Which university did Ben Franklin help found in 1751?

University of Pennsylvania 

_{Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Franklin}

300

What was Ben Franklin's role in the postal system?

He was the first Postmaster General 

_{Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Franklin}

Franklin Fun Facts

100

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}

200

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}

300

What was Ben Franklin’s famous experiment involving a kite meant to discover?

The relationship between lightning and electricity.

_{Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_experiment#:~:text=The%20experiment's%20purpose%20was%20to,result%20of%20the%20same%20phenomenon.}