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Benjamin Franklin 2R

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  • Name something that Ben Franklin started that we still use today?
    The library, The city hospital, the fire department
  • How did Ben discover that lightning made electricity?
    He flew a kite in a storm
  • Why did Ben run away to Philadelphia at age 17?
    Because he argued with his brother
  • How do you pronounce "Philadelphia"
    Fill-ah-dell-fee-ya
  • How did Ben trick his brother to get him to print his articles?
    He signed the articles with a woman's name.
  • How old was Ben when he quit school to work with his dad?
    10 years old
  • Where did Ben learn to make newspapers?
    In his brother's print shop
  • How old was Ben when he died?
    A very old 84!
  • Where was Ben born?
    Boston, Massachusetts
  • What Did Ben invent that burned less wood to heat homes?
    The Franklin Stove
  • Why is Benjamin Franklin famous?
    Because he helped the country form its first government.
  • What kinds of things was Ben curious about?
    What makes the wind blow? Where does electricity come from? Why is the ocean warm?
  • How many brothers and sisters did Ben have?
    16
  • What important paper did Benjamin Franklin help to write?
    The Declaration of Independence
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