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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who survived the British expedition against the French in the Ohio Valley to become a pillar of the Revolutionary war?

2. Who competed against Benjamin Franklin, as a result of Franklin's success as a printer?

3. When did Benjamin Franklin return to America?

4. When did Benjamin Franklin retire from his printing business?

5. What did Benjamin Franklin have the assembly do to support a hospital?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Franklin's family migrate to America, according to "Chapter Two"?

2. What was the Union Fire Company?

3. What were Franklin's relationships like with other men?

4. How long did Franklin think he would work in London, in "Chapter Eight"?

5. Why did the postage service become a public issue rather than a private interest?

6. Who was William Kieth, according to "Chapter Three"?

7. What troubled Franklin about William?

8. Why did Franklin create the Pennsylvania Militia?

9. What did the Library Company of Philadelphia allowed Franklin to do, according to "Chapter Five"?

10. With whom did Franklin stay during his time in London?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the significance of the Pennsylvania Militia in the life of the early colony, and examine why Franklin founded the Militia.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the significance of the Stamp Act of 1765, including why it was created and how it was significant for Britain and early America.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Franklin's views on slavery and how others viewed slavery at the time. Students may examine whether his actions were in line with his beliefs.

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