Who Was Ben Franklin? Flashcards
What was the name of Ben’s father’s shop, and what did it sell?
Blue Ball, they sold soaps and candles
how many siblings did Ben have?
16 other siblings.
What was the fake name Ban made up to write stuff in the Boston Gazzele?
Silence Dogood
Who helped him make the kite and fly it?
His son, Billy
who was Poor Richard?
An almanac that Ben wrote.
What invention did Ben invent to help the body?
He made a prosthetic arm
What age was Ben apprenticed to his brother James?
Twelve.
What did Ben do with the money James gave him for his meals?
He cut meat from his diet and used a cookbook. With the other money, he bought books and poetry.
What did Sally, his wife do when she hared that someone was going to bomb their house and did it work?
Yes it did. Sally stayed home with a shotgun and guarded the house.
What happened to William when he was in England and what did Ben do?
William was put into jail and Ben didn’t do anything. He couldn’t.
