Benjamin Franklin: A Historical Overview

What was the name of the book written by Benjamin Franklin that became a bestseller?

• The Great Gatsby

• To Kill a Mockingbird

• Poor Richard's Almanac

• The Catcher in the Rye

Which of the following did Benjamin Franklin establish in Philadelphia?

• The first public school

• The first fire department

• The first university

• The first hospital in New York

What invention did Franklin create to protect buildings from fire?

• Lightning rod

• Smoke detector

• Sprinkler system

• Fire extinguisher

What important document did Franklin help draft in 1776?

• The Magna Carta

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Emancipation Proclamation

In which city did most people gather for Franklin's funeral?

• Philadelphia

• New York

• Washington D.C.

• Boston