Benjamin Franklin's Journey from Media Mogul to Civic Leader

The video explores Benjamin Franklin's transition from a media mogul to a civic leader. It highlights his formation of the Leather Apron Club, which trained middle-class tradesmen in civic virtues. Franklin's initiatives included the first lending library, a street sweeping corps, and the University of Pennsylvania. His philosophy emphasized useful living and civic contributions as a way to serve fellow humans, aligning with his belief in doing good works.

What was Benjamin Franklin's profession during the 1730s in Philadelphia?

• Teacher

• Politician

• Printer and media mogul

• Blacksmith

What was the purpose of the Leather Apron Club founded by Franklin?

• To serve the elite business owners

• To support the poor working class

• To create a political party

• To bring together middle-class tradesmen and artisans

What was the Leather Apron Club also known as?

• The Artisan Guild

• The Junto

• The Tradesmen Union

• The Rotary Club

Which virtue did Franklin's friend suggest he was missing?

• Humility

• Honesty

• Industry

• Frugality

How did Franklin track his progress on virtues?

• By writing essays

• By using a chart

• By discussing with friends

• By keeping a journal

What was one of the first community projects initiated by the Leather Apron Club?

• A theater

• A lending library

• A public park

• A hospital

What was the significance of the lending library established by Franklin?

• It was a private collection for Franklin

• It allowed young tradesmen to borrow books

• It provided free books to the rich

• It was the first public library in the world

What was Franklin's belief about living usefully?

• Good works are unnecessary

• Wealth is the ultimate goal

• Living usefully is more important than dying rich

• It is better to die rich than live usefully

Which institution did the academy for the education of youth eventually become?

• University of Pennsylvania

• Yale University

• Harvard University

• Princeton University

What was Franklin's mother's view on getting to heaven?

• By being a civic leader

• Through God's grace alone

• Through good works

• By living a rich life