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What is the name of Benjamin Franklin’s wife?

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Deborah Read Franklin

Benjamin rented lodging from her parents, which led to a brief courtship with Deborah until he left for London in 1724. After his return to Philadelphia and after each had seen other relationships wither, they rekindled their romance and entered into a common-law marriage in 1730.

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What year was Benjamin Franklin born?

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1706

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In which city was Benjamin Franklin born?

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Boston

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What was Benjamin Franklin’s occupation before he became a statesman?

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Printer

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True or False: Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

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True

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What is the name of Benjamin Franklin’s famous publication?

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Poor Richard’s Almanack

Poor Richard’s Almanack (sometimes Almanac) was a yearly almanac published by Benjamin Franklin, who adopted the pseudonym of “Poor Richard” or “Richard Saunders” for this purpose. The publication appeared continually from 1732 to 1758. It sold exceptionally well for a pamphlet published in the Thirteen Colonies; print runs reached 10,000 per year.[1]

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Fill in the blank: Benjamin Franklin was a key figure in the American __________.

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Enlightenment

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What invention is Benjamin Franklin famously associated with?

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The lightning rod

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Which scientific experiment is Benjamin Franklin known for involving a kite and a key?

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The study of electricity

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What role did Franklin play in the American Revolution?

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Diplomat

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What treaty did Franklin help negotiate to end the American Revolutionary War?

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Treaty of Paris (1783)

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In what year did Benjamin Franklin die?

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1790

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What was the name of the first American subscription library founded by Franklin?

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The Library Company of Philadelphia

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True or False: Benjamin Franklin was never involved in politics.

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False

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What was the name of the philosophical society Franklin founded in 1743?

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The American Philosophical Society

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Fill in the blank: Franklin was a prominent advocate for __________ rights.

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Civil

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What famous document did Franklin sign in 1776?

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The Declaration of Independence

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What city did Franklin move to in 1723?

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Philadelphia

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What was Franklin’s stance on slavery later in life?

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He became an abolitionist.

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Which founding document did Franklin help draft in 1787?

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The United States Constitution

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What type of government did Franklin advocate for?

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A republic

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True or False: Franklin was a member of the Continental Congress.

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True

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What was Franklin’s famous phrase regarding public service?

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‘Well done is better than well said.’

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Fill in the blank: Franklin is known for his experiments with __________.

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Electricity

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What year did Franklin become the first Postmaster General of the United States?
1775
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What was one of Franklin's contributions to the field of education?
Founding the University of Pennsylvania
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Which country did Franklin serve as an ambassador to during the American Revolution?
France
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What was Franklin's approach to self-improvement?
He created a list of virtues to cultivate.
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True or False: Franklin was a supporter of the British monarchy.
False
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What did Franklin famously say about beer?
‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.’
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Fill in the blank: Franklin helped establish the first __________ in America.
Fire department
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What year did Franklin publish the first edition of Poor Richard's Almanack?
1732
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What was Franklin's role in the Pennsylvania Assembly?
He served as a member and later as the Speaker.
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What did Franklin invent that improved the efficiency of stoves?
Franklin stove
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True or False: Franklin had no interest in science.
False
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What did Franklin advocate for in terms of public health?
Vaccination against smallpox
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Fill in the blank: Franklin was a strong proponent of __________ education.
Practical
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What was the name of the newspaper Franklin published?
The Pennsylvania Gazette
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What was Franklin's view on the American colonies' relationship with Britain?
He believed in reconciliation but later supported independence.
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Which invention of Franklin's was used to create a more efficient lighting system?
Bifocal glasses
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Fill in the blank: Franklin was instrumental in the creation of the __________.
U.S. Postal Service
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What was Franklin's attitude towards religion?
He was a deist.
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True or False: Franklin was the only Founding Father to sign all four key documents.
True
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What was one of Franklin's famous sayings regarding time?
‘Time is money.’
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What was Franklin's relationship with Thomas Jefferson?
They were friends and political allies.
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Fill in the blank: Franklin served as the first __________ of Pennsylvania.
Postmaster
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What was a major contribution of Franklin to American literature?
His use of wit and humor in writing.
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What did Franklin do to promote civic responsibility?
He organized community projects and initiatives.
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True or False: Franklin was involved in the establishment of the first public library.
True
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What educational institution did Franklin help establish?
University of Pennsylvania
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What was Franklin's view on the importance of free speech?
He strongly supported it.
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Fill in the blank: Franklin was an early advocate for __________.
Public health
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What was the name of Franklin's daughter who he was particularly close to?
Sarah
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What did Franklin believe was essential for a successful society?
Education and moral virtue.
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What was Franklin's role in the Continental Congress?
He was a delegate and signer.
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True or False: Franklin was an advocate for women's rights.
False
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What did Franklin famously say about failure?
‘I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.’
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Fill in the blank: Franklin's writings often included __________.
Humor
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What was Franklin's relationship with George Washington?
They respected each other and worked together.
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What was one of Franklin's key contributions to scientific knowledge?
His experiments with electricity.
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What did Franklin believe about the importance of community service?
He believed it was essential for civic engagement.
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What was Franklin's approach to wealth?
He believed in hard work and frugality.
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Fill in the blank: Franklin contributed to the __________ of the American Revolution.
Diplomacy
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What was Franklin's legacy in American history?
He is remembered as a polymath and Founding Father.
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True or False: Franklin believed in the power of the individual.
True
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What did Franklin emphasize in his writings about personal development?
The importance of self-improvement.
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What was Franklin's view on government?
He believed it should be based on the consent of the governed.
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Fill in the blank: Franklin was a key figure in the __________ movement.
Enlightenment
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What was Franklin's role in the drafting of the Constitution?
He was a delegate at the Constitutional Convention.
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What advice did Franklin give about making mistakes?
‘Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out.’
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What was one of Franklin's contributions to the field of meteorology?
He studied and documented weather patterns.
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True or False: Franklin was a member of the Freemasons.
True
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What was Franklin's famous saying regarding the importance of work?
‘Work as if you were to live a hundred years. Pray as if you were to die tomorrow.’
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What did Franklin believe about the role of government in society?
It should protect the rights of the citizens.
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Fill in the blank: Franklin's autobiography is titled __________.
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
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What was Franklin's view on the importance of a free press?
He believed it was essential for democracy.
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What did Franklin do to promote scientific inquiry?
He founded the American Philosophical Society.
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True or False: Franklin was a strong advocate for education reform.
True
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What did Franklin achieve in his later years?
He became a respected elder statesman.
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Fill in the blank: Franklin is known for his contributions to __________.
American history and culture

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