Who was Ben Franklin? Flashcards
1
Q
What did Franklin do with Leyden jars?
A
He used them to store electricity.
2
Q
Franklin’s first invention was for swimmers. What was it?
A
He made paddles for the hands and feet to help swimmers go faster.
3
Q
When Franklin was apprenticed to his brother, he made a deal for his food budget that helped him save money. What did he do with this money?
A
He bought books.
4
Q
What do Silence Dogood and Richard Saunders have in common?
A
They were pen names used by Benjamin Franklin.
5
Q
During the War for Independence (the Revolutionary War) Benjamin Franklin asked his son William to quit his job. Why?
A
William was working for the British as the governor of New Jersey.
