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Benjamin Franklin

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This was Ben Franklin's plan to unite the colonies under one government to defeat France.

a)

Albany Plan of Union

b)

French and Indian War

c)

Treaty of Paris (1763)

d)

Poor Richard's Almanack

2.

Benjamin Franklin's highly popular collection of information, parables, and advice was called

a)

Albany Plan of Union

b)

French and Indian War

c)

Treaty of Paris (1763)

d)

Poor Richard's Almanack

3.

This was the famous cartoon drawn by Ben Franklin which encouraged the colonies to join in fighting the British during the French and Indian War.

a)

Poor Richard's Almanack

b)

Join, or Die

c)

Treaty of Paris

d)

French and Indian War

4.
Was he one of the people who signed the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Yes
b)
No
5.
Was Benjamin Franklin a president?
a)
Yes
b)
No
6.
Did he help write the U.S. Constition?
a)
No
b)
Yes
7.
What did the Lightning Rod that Benjamin Franklin invented help buildings and houses with?
a)
Keeping the building from catching on fire when lightning strikes a building
b)
To keep the building and houses from falling over when lightning strikes
c)
It helped building and houses keep their alarms off
d)
To help the kids in the building or house learn at school
8.
What was a name of one of his inventions?
a)
The War Video Game
b)
Tables
c)
Door Knob
d)
"The Franklin Stove"
9.
What was one of the names of his humorous essays called?
a)
"Revolutionary War Article"
b)
"Sons of Liberty"
c)
"Silence Dogood"
d)
"Indian and French War Article"
10.
Some of his inventions included the Franklin stove, swimming fins, and bifocal ___________.
a)
telescope
b)
glasses