Benjamin Franklin and American Revolution

Benjamin Franklin, a key figure in American history, was an inventor and diplomat. He proved lightning was electricity and contributed to the American Revolution by opposing British taxes. Franklin played a crucial role in editing the Declaration of Independence and securing French support, which was vital for American victory.

What was Benjamin Franklin's original claim to fame?

• Flying a kite in a storm to prove that lightning was electricity

• Establishing the first public library in America

• Writing Poor Richard's Almanack

• Inventing the bifocals

Which of the following was NOT one of Franklin's achievements?

• Inventing the Franklin stove

• Receiving honorary degrees from Yale and Harvard

• Establishing the first volunteer fire department in the Americas

• Becoming the first President of the United States

Why is Benjamin Franklin often considered the first American?

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence

• He was the first President of the United States

• He was the oldest founding father and suggested colonial unity

• He discovered electricity

What was the main reason for the British imposing taxes on the American colonies?

• To control the colonial economy

• To fund the British troops stationed in America

• To replenish the British treasury after the war with French and Native American forces

• To punish the colonies

Which act required American colonists to house British soldiers?

• The Sugar Act

• The Quartering Act

• The Stamp Act

• The Tea Act

What was the response of the American colonists to the Tea Act of 1773?

• They accepted the tax

• They threw British tea into the Boston Harbor

• They boycotted British goods

• They wrote a petition to the King

What was the British response to the Boston Tea Party?

• They sent more troops to America

• They ignored the incident

• They repealed the Tea Act

• They launched the Coercive Acts

When did the American colonies declare their independence?

• 1783

• 1773

• July 4, 1776

• April 1775

What role did Benjamin Franklin play in the American Revolution?

• He was the first President of the United States

• He edited the Declaration of Independence and secured an alliance with France

• He led the Sons of Liberty

• He was a general in the army

Which country became an ally to the United States during the American Revolution, largely due to Franklin's efforts?

• Spain

• Germany

• France

• Netherlands