Benjamin Franklin: Final Years and Lasting Legacy

The video explores Benjamin Franklin's significant role in the Constitutional Convention of 1787, where he nominated George Washington and delivered the influential Rising Sun speech. It includes a quiz on Franklin's age, the convention's purpose, and his speech inspiration. The video also highlights Franklin's continued public service, including his efforts to abolish slavery, and his legacy as a self-made man. A thinking question prompts viewers to consider which of Franklin's personality traits contributed most to his success.

How old was Ben Franklin when he participated in the Constitutional Convention?

• 81

• 66

• 42

• 25

What role did Franklin play in the Constitutional Convention?

• He was a military advisor

• He was the President of the Convention

• He was a delegate who guided the proceedings

• He was the main author of the Constitution

What was the symbolic meaning of the sun on Washington's chair according to Franklin?

• It represented the dawn of a new nation

• It symbolized the end of the war

• It indicated the wealth of the nation

• It was a sign of peace with England

What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention?

• To create a new government for the United States

• To establish a peace agreement with England

• To create a trade agreement with France

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

What inspired Ben Franklin's speech to encourage signing the Constitution?

• An American flag

• A copy of the Declaration of Independence

• A raccoon skin cap

• The painting of a sun on Washington's chair

What significant action did Franklin take after signing the Constitution?

• He retired from public service

• He submitted a petition to abolish slavery

• He moved to France

• He became the first President of the United States

Which personality trait of Ben Franklin was most crucial to his success?

• His athletic ability

• His artistic talent

• His dedication to self-improvement

• His sense of humor