Quiz on Benjamin Franklin

Who is referred to as the first American Renaissance man?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

What is Benjamin Franklin known for?

• Being a famous painter

• Having many talents and areas of expertise

• Leading the American Civil War

• Inventing the telephone

What percentage of funding for public schools is contributed by the federal government?

• 8%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

What is the average annual cost of secondary school in the United States according to the Learning Data Initiative?

• $16,141

• $20,000

• $10,000

• $25,000

If public education was privatized, what would happen?

• local and state governments would pay for students to attend school.

• families would still send their children to school for free.

• families would pay tuition for their children to attend.

• the federal government would pay 8% of the tuition costs per student

What did Horace Mann believe was a fundamental reason for public education?

• To promote religious teachings

• To create a skilled workforce

• To achieve political stability and social harmony

• To increase military strength

According to Horace Mann, how does public education contribute to democracy?

• By teaching military tactics

• By ensuring everyone understands how their government works

• By promoting religious values

• By focusing on economic growth

What was one of Horace Mann's beliefs about the impact of public education on American society?

• It would lower moral standards

• It would help avoid rigid class systems like in Europe

• It would decrease economic opportunities

• It would promote isolationism

How did Horace Mann view the role of public education in the American economy?

• As a means to create a learned workforce

• As a way to reduce taxes

• As a method to increase military spending

• As a tool to promote agricultural development

Why did Horace Mann believe in the right of Americans to free public education?

• To increase literacy rates

• To promote democracy

• To reduce poverty

• To improve employment opportunities