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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. How are Benjamin Franklin's family history disguised as?

2. Who was the nemesis Benjamin Franklin met while traveling Ireland and Scotland?

3. Who prevented the British troops from arresting Samuel Adams and John Hancock?

4. Who did Benny marry?

5. What did Benjamin Franklin request after securing a loan for the war?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened on August 18, 1775, according to "Chapter Twelve"?

2. What did Franklin turn the world's mind to and how did this effect America?

3. What did Franklin edit in Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence?

4. Who was Arthur Bancroft?

5. What was Franklin the only person to do?

6. What did John Adams and Franklin disagree over, in "Chapter Fifteen"?

7. What was Franklin's function at the convention, according to "Chapter Sixteen"?

8. What happened to William after Benjamin Franklin's death?

9. What did Franklin begin writing when he stayed with the Shipley family in Twyford, in "Chapter Eleven"?

10. Who secretly met with Franklin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of the House of Representatives in early America and compare it to the role that the House has today.

Essay Topic 2

Examine Franklin's religious persuasion during childhood and compare it with his adult life.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the relationship between France and the colonies in the 1700's.

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