The Modern Inventions of Ben Franklin

The video explores the numerous inventions and contributions of Benjamin Franklin, highlighting his impact on media, electricity, everyday gadgets, scientific discoveries, musical innovations, furniture design, time management, and community services. It also emphasizes his pivotal role in shaping key historical documents like the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.

What was the first political cartoon in America created by Ben Franklin about?

• A glass harmonica

• A lightning rod

• A disconnected snake representing the American colonies

• A kite experiment

How did Ben Franklin prove that lightning is electricity?

• By using a glass harmonica

• By using a metal rod

• By attaching a metal wire to a kite

• By measuring the Gulf Stream

What is the purpose of the lightning rod invented by Ben Franklin?

• To create music

• To protect buildings from lightning strikes

• To measure postal routes

• To help swimmers move faster

What did Ben Franklin call the device that helps grab items from out of reach places?

• The odometer

• The long arm

• The grabber

• The flipper

Which invention did Ben Franklin create to help swimmers and divers?

• The long arm

• The odometer

• The lightning rod

• Wooden flippers

What did Ben Franklin measure and publicize during his eight voyages across the Atlantic Ocean?

• The Gulf Stream

• The speed of light

• The distance of postal routes

• The benefits of vitamin C

Which musical instrument did Ben Franklin invent that inspired Mozart and Beethoven?

• The piano

• The glass harmonica

• The violin

• The flute

What was the purpose of Ben Franklin's rocking chair with a fan on top?

• To create music

• To churn butter

• To measure time

• To save energy

What idea did Ben Franklin suggest to save money by burning fewer candles?

• The long arm

• The odometer

• The lightning rod

• Daylight saving time

Which document was NOT developed with the help of Ben Franklin?

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Treaty of Peace with England

• The Treaty of Alliance with France