Benjamin Franklin and the American Revolution

Benjamin Franklin and the American Revolution

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Social Studies

4th Grade

Hard

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Jennifer Hermann

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Benjamin Franklin play in the American Revolution?

He was a member of the Continental Congress and helped guide important decisions.

He led the American army in battles against the British.

He was the King of England during the Revolution.

He wrote the entire Declaration of Independence by himself.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Benjamin Franklin work with on the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

George Washington and Alexander Hamilton

James Madison and John Jay

Patrick Henry and Samuel Adams

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Benjamin Franklin's role in forming an alliance with France?

He traveled to France to persuade them to support the American colonies.

He sent a letter to the French king asking for help.

He fought alongside French soldiers in battle.

He was the French ambassador to the United States.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the alliance with France a turning point in the American Revolution?

It provided the American colonies with money and soldiers.

It led to the immediate surrender of British forces.

It caused other European countries to declare war on Britain.

It resulted in the capture of the British king.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is Benjamin Franklin remembered today for his contributions to the American Revolution?

As one of the Founding Fathers of the United States

As the first President of the United States

As the author of the U.S. Constitution

As the inventor of the steam engine