Civics test question 85 of 128 · Colonial Period and Independence
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
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- Founded the first free public libraries
- First Postmaster General of the United States
- Helped write the Declaration of Independence
- Inventor
- U.S. diplomat
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Benjamin Franklin was a Founder famous for many contributions. The study guide highlights that he helped negotiate the treaty with Great Britain and was also known for public libraries, diplomacy, invention, and postal service.
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- 16th president of the United States
- Led the women's rights movement
- Wrote the Constitution
- Led the Union during the Civil War
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