Franklin's Speech at the Convention

What was Benjamin Franklin's role in the Convention?

• Observer

• Secretary

• President

• delegate

What were some key points in Franklin's speech?

• Isolation, division, acceptance of British rule, rejection of colonial government.

• Independence, individualism, peaceful resolution, loyalty to the British crown.

• Unity, collaboration, fight against British oppression, creation of unified colonial government

• Conflict, disunity, acceptance of British oppression, rejection of unified colonial government.

What was Franklin's stance on the Constitution?

• He had no opinion.

• He was undecided.

• He was in favor

• He was against.

How did Franklin influence the Convention?

• By mediating conflicts and promoting compromise.

• By proposing radical ideas and pushing for major changes.

• By refusing to participate in the Convention.

• By advocating for a monarchy instead of a republic.

What other roles did Franklin have during the Convention?

• President of Pennsylvania and delegate from Pennsylvania

• Vice President of Pennsylvania and delegate from Pennsylvania.

• Governor of Pennsylvania and delegate from Pennsylvania.

• Secretary of State and delegate from Pennsylvania.

What were some of the main ideas Franklin presented in his speech?

• Equality, conformity, dependence, collective rights and restrictions.

• Division, authoritarianism, subordination, communal rights and limitations.

• Diversity, anarchy, reliance, group rights and constraints.

• Unity, self-governance, independence, individual rights and freedoms

Did Franklin support the Constitution? Why or why not?

• No, because he believed it gave too much power to the central government.

• No, because he thought it lacked a bill of rights.

• No, because he preferred a confederation of states.

• Yes

What were some specific proposals Franklin made during the Convention?

• Establishing a council of elders, adopting a parliamentary system, and giving states proportional representation in Congress.

• Creation of a single executive, establishment of a bicameral legislature, and compromise on representation in Congress.

• Abolishing the executive branch, establishing a unicameral legislature, and maintaining equal representation in Congress.

• Creating a monarchy, implementing a direct democracy, and allowing states to have unlimited representation in Congress.

How did Franklin's presence impact the overall atmosphere of the Convention?

• Franklin's presence caused tension and division among the attendees.

• Franklin's presence had a calming and unifying effect.

• Franklin's presence made the atmosphere more chaotic and disorganized.

• Franklin's presence had no impact on the overall atmosphere of the Convention.

What were some of the challenges Franklin faced during the Convention?

• Disagreements among the delegates, difficulty in reaching compromises, and balancing the interests of large and small states.

• Lack of participation from key delegates

• Resistance to change from conservative delegates

• Language barriers among the delegates