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When and where was Benjamin Franklin born?
He was born in 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts
What was the name of Franklin’s famous publication?
Poor Richard’s Almanack
What was Franklin’s most important scientific discovery?
That lightning is a form of electricity
What were some of Franklin’s key inventions?
Lightning rod, bifocal glasses, Franklin stove.
Which U.S. document did Franklin help draft?
The Declaration of Independence
What important institutions did Franklin help establish?
He founded the first public library, the University of Pennsylvania, and the U.S. postal system
What was the purpose of Franklin’s 13 virtues?
To guide his self-improvement and moral growth
What was Franklin’s contribution to the postal system?
He improved mail delivery and became the first U.S. Postmaster General
What university did Franklin help establish?*
The University of Pennsylvania.
What are some of Franklin’s famous quotes?
Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise. An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.
Which virtue focuses on avoiding unnecessary talking?
Silence
Which Franklin virtue is about being honest and truthful?
Sincerity
What was the main purpose of Poor Richard’s Almanack?
to provide affordable knowledge to common people, offering moral lessons, financial advice, weather predictions, and witty sayings to help improve their daily l
Who was Poor Richard Saunders, and why did Franklin use this name?
Poor Richard Saunders was a fictional character created by Benjamin Franklin as the "author" of Poor Richard’s Almanack.
At what age did Franklin develop his system of virtues?
He created it at age 20 in 1726.
