Liberty Kids 111: Postmaster General

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Who designed the colonial postal service?

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Dr. Benjamin Franklin

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What was the purpose of the New Jersey Committee of Correspondence?

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To spread news throughout the colonies

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What did the letter 'F' marked on the intercepted letter signify?

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Fire

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Why did Sarah lie about visiting a sick friend?

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To distract the tories

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What did the New Jersey Committee of Correspondence do?

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Spread news and intelligence messages

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Who was nominated as the first independent Postmaster General?

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Dr. Benjamin Franklin

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What was the first official act of Dr. Benjamin Franklin as Postmaster General?

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Establish a line of posts from Falmouth to Savannah

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What did the British control during the colonial times?

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The mail system

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What did the invisible ink used in the intercepted letter reveal?

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The British troops were not leaving Boston

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What did the New Jersey Committee of Correspondence want to achieve?

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Unite the colonies through better communication