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Benjamin Franklin

This category is for questions about the multi-talented Benjamin Franklin, who managed to be a scientist, politician, and just about everything in-between.

2,328 Questions

What did the four founding fathers do?

Which ones? There are more than four founding fathers, my friend.

What were some of Benjamin Banneker's goals?

He wanted to be a clock maker, astonamer, and mathematician.

How old is my Benjamin Franklin 3100?

The 310 series of air rifles were made between 1940 to 1969. Today Crosman air gun co owns the Benjamin line of air products. If you go to the Crosman link below you will find the exact year of your rifle if you can read the Serial number it will began with an "H".

Why did Benjamin Franklin want to dicover electricity?

He didn't. That is like asking why Christopher Columbus discovered the New World. It was not intentional. He had a notion, and it just happened.

What is the value of a 13 cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp?

{| |- | Scott Number 1073. You can purchase one of these for 15 cents used and 60 cents mint from a dealer. These low minimum value indicates that it has no real value. Dealers typically will purchase stamps at around 25% of the catalog value. Consult a stamp catalog such as Scott's, for a description on how stamps are rated and graded. |}

What was Benjamin Franklin's contribution to atomic theory?

Benjamin Franklin made several contributions to various scientific fields. In atomic theory, he was the first to propose how to measure the size of an atom.

What statement about Benjamin Franklin is not true?

He was among those who signed the Declaration of Independence.

He was among those who signed the Declaration of Independence.

He was among those who signed the Declaration of Independence.

He was among those who signed the Declaration of Independence.

He was among those who signed the Declaration of Independence.

He was among those who signed the Declaration of Independence.

What do progressive bifocals cost?

There are different types of bifocals and different sizes so there are different costs.

What would have happened if Benjamin Franklin was unable to secure the help of the French in fighting the Revolutionary War?

You lot wouldn't have trapped our army between theirs and the French fleet. It would have been a British fleet, and we would have beaten you as we did so many other revolting colonials... and then given you independence a few years later, because, frankly, you were very expensive to keep.

Why did Benjamin Franklin support the Virginia Plan?

Yes Benjamin Franklin did support the Virginia Plan. The Virginia plan stated that representation should be decided by population. Benjamin Franklin liked this because he was from a big state, Pennsylvania.

What was Benjamin Franklin's mother's full name?

Ben was the youngest son and the 15th child out of 17 . His mother was Abiah Folger and his fathers second wife.

Was Benjamin Franklin a good swimmer?

Yes, actually. He taught himself to swim in a creek as a kid and invented a type of swim fins.

Was Benjamin Franklin a Son of Liberty?

no. but john and Samuel Adams were part of it. hope this helps a little! (:

What are some Major Events Benjamin Franklin was involved in?

You can find a time line of his life here: http://www.fi.edu/franklin/timeline/timeline.html Hope this helps!

What career did Benjamin Franklin learn from his brother and how did this career contribute to his education M?

Ben Franklin's brother, James, taught him the printing trade as an indentured apprentice. James, his wife Ann and Ben started publishing the Courant in Boston in 1721.

Was Benjamin Franklin's wife still alive after he died?

The death of Deborah FranklinDeborah Franklin died in Philadelphia on December 19,1774. Ben was in London . He offered advise on how to confort her but he did not return home!!!
Dec. 19,1774 she died of stroke.She died at the age of 66.