Benjamin Franklin's Life and Contributions

The autobiography of Benjamin Franklin begins with a letter to his son, explaining his reasons for writing. Franklin details his early life, education, and career beginnings, including his move to Philadelphia. He discusses his return to America, civic contributions, and methods for self-improvement. The narrative covers his military service, scientific work, and a diplomatic mission to London. The autobiography ends incomplete, highlighting Franklin's lifelong pursuit of knowledge and civic duty.

What was one of the reasons Franklin wrote his autobiography?

• To promote his business

• To criticize his contemporaries

• To benefit future generations

• To entertain his readers

Where was Benjamin Franklin born?

• London

• Boston

• New York

• Philadelphia

What was Franklin's first job in Philadelphia?

• A lawyer

• A teacher

• A merchant

• A printer

Who promised to help Franklin establish a printing house in Pennsylvania?

• Governor Keith

• Mr. Denham

• Hugh Meredith

• Andrew Bradford

What was one of the civic institutions Franklin helped establish?

• The first hospital

• The first public school

• The first lending library

• The first bank

What is the 'Art of Virtue' that Franklin describes?

• A 13-week self-improvement cycle

• A painting technique

• A type of meditation

• A musical composition

During which war did Franklin serve in the military?

• The American Revolutionary War

• The War of 1812

• The French and Indian War

• The Civil War

What was the purpose of Franklin's diplomatic mission to London?

• To study at a university

• To establish a new colony

• To argue against the proprietary governor's tax-exempt status

• To negotiate a trade deal