Week 4 Studies Weekly- Individuals

Which sentence best shows that Benjamin Franklin helped make his community a better place?

• He served as a police officer.

• He shared his wisdom through books.

• He fought in the American Revolution.

• He built swimming pools for all families.

Study this list of Benjamin Franklin’s activities:

1. *He helped create the United States Constitution.

2. *In 1727, Franklin formed a society called Junto.

3. *He invented bifocal eyeglasses.

4. *He helped organize the first public library in the United States.

Choose one of the activities. Explain how it changed communities- WRITE THREE SENTENCES

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Read the passage:

“Banneker sent a copy of his almanac and a letter to Thomas Jefferson. In his letter, Banneker wrote about how terrible slavery was. He asked Jefferson to imagine what it was like to be enslaved. Banneker fought for equality for all people.” 

With which statement about Benjamin Banneker would the author most likely agree?

• Banneker discovered new territories and founded new towns.

• Banneker was responsible for creating statues in Washington, D.C.

• Banneker had freedom and felt everyone should be treated equally.

• Banneker helped his community by improving the transportation system.

Who is remembered for settling new land?

• Daniel Boone

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

Write THREE SENTENCES:

Explain how Daniel Boone was responsible for the creation of new communities.

Read the passage.

“Pierre-Charles L'Enfant is recognized for designing Washington, D.C. He placed the Capitol on high ground. This made the Capitol stand out as a place of importance to all citizens.”

The reader can conclude from the passage that L’Enfant __________.

• respected the government

• was not a good city planner

• hid the government from its citizens

• believed the Capitol was not a symbol