Chapter 1

Which country did Franklin seek support from during the Revolution?

• Spain

• France

• Germany

• Italy

Who was Franklin compared to in terms of influence during the Enlightenment?

• Isaac Newton

• Voltaire

• Galileo Galilei

• René Descartes

How did Adams feel about being in Franklin's shadow while in France?

• He was indifferent.

• He was honored.

• He was aggravated.

• He was pleased.

Who was Adams often compared to in the English newspapers?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Samuel Adams

• John Jay

What did Franklin secure in 1779 that was significant for America?

• A military victory

• An alliance with France

• A trade agreement

• A new constitution

What did both Franklin and Jefferson trust in, according to Jefferson?

• Divine intervention

• Human reason

• Military strength

• Economic power

What was the result of the alliance with France for America?

• A military defeat

• A generous peace

• Economic sanctions

• A new constitution

What did Adams complain about regarding Franklin's socializing?

• It was too formal.

• It was too exclusive.

• It was excessive.

• It was insufficient.

What was the outcome of the personal relationship between Franklin and Adams?

• It improved over time.

• It never recovered.

• It was always strong.

• It was irrelevant.

How did Adams describe Jefferson in his writings?

• As a political rival

• As an excellent hand

• As a distant acquaintance

• As a young apprentice