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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
Name three Caribbean scientist and what he or she does?
There are many scientists from the Caribbean region, which is chosen randomly. Dr. Samuel Rawlins, Dr. Roger Pulwarty and Prof. John Agard are the most popular among all the scientist in the Caribbean region.
What four historic documents did Roger Sherman sign?
The Articles of Association, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution.
How can an obd machine read p0171 an p0172 at the same time?
If there's something wrong with the oxygen sensor, and it switches lean, then switches back rich to correct, it'll set off both codes.
$500 and up, depending on condition,markings,and history of the gun.
What did Benjamin Franklin believe about political parties?
Ben Franklin was philisophically closer to the Republican party, even though the American party system was not fully evolved by the time his political activism had peaked... atleast those were one of his belives....
Who was one of the atheist in the founding fathers?
From what I remember none of them were really atheist. They were all (or mainly all) deists.
For all intents and purposes they where Atheists, at the given time it was more socially and politically acceptable to just call yourself a deist.
Whom would you want as a dinner guest?
Interesting question. If they can be dead I would want Lincoln, Michelangelo, and Ben Franklin.
Invented by Ben Franklin lighting rods are just what they sound like they are rods on a roof to take lighting instead of it hitting a house and burning it down.
Why did Benjamin Franklin established the American philosophical society in 1743?
to bring together scientists interested in understanding natural phenomena.
What was Benjamin franklins occupation?
inventor, politician, printer, doctor, founding father of a nation
Is a play showing how Benjamin Franklin flew a kite during a lightning storm a primary source?
I would say the rendition of a play by characters would be a secondary source because each actor/actress could interpret the words in different ways. But if you read the written version of a play, it would be the primary source by that playwright / author.
How old was Benjamin Franklin when he died and what was the cause of death?
Benjamin Franklin died from a pleuritic attack in Philadelphia on April 17, 1790, at age 84.
What type of articles were in Benjamin franklins poor Richards almanack?
His almanac didn't have articles per sae , but was a combination of weather, calendars, farming hints, sayings, and various other bits of helpful information. By the way you can still find the almanac to use.
Benjamin franklin a man of reason and science was a good example of the?
Benjamin Franklin, a man of reason and science, is a good example of an American diplomat, statesman and scientist.
What was Benjamin Franklin controbutions to society?
Benjamin Franklin made significant contributions to society in various areas. He was an inventor, known for his experiments with electricity and the invention of the lightning rod. He was also a writer and publisher, founding the first public library in America and publishing the famous Poor Richard's Almanack. He played a crucial role in the American Revolution, serving as a diplomat and helping draft the Declaration of Independence. Franklin's contributions to society were vast and influential.
What is Benjamin Franklins title?
One of the titles for Benjamin Franklin was President of the state of Pennsylvania. Benjamin Franklin was president from October 18, 1785 to November 5, 1788.
Why was Franklin admired in France?
At that time in French history, a people's status in society was based almost entirely on their birth. Franklin was the antithesis of this idea, having been born in very humble circumstances to become one of the most respected people in the western world. There was a great curiosity factor in this, and Franklin played on this to the hilt -- wearing a beaver hat, for instance, even though he didn't normally wear one. Franklin was also one of the most charming and amusing speakers in the world, so people would normally want him at their parties.
When did day light saving start in south Australia in 2012?
In 1917, daylight savings was introduced across the Australia to save fuel during war time, however strong public opposition saw it abandoned the same year.
Daylight savings was introduced again in across Australia for the same reasons in 1942 and 1943-44, but ceased after World War II. Queensland, along with all the other mainland Australian states adopted a trial of Daylight Saving in 1971. It proved to be just that - a trial - for many Queenslanders and they did not continue with it the next spring unlike the rest of the states.
1989-91 Queensland ran another trial of daylight savings. In 1992, the Queensland Summer Time Act was the subject of a referendum where Queenslanders voted 54.5% against daylight savings.
Which of these stylistic techniques does Franklin use in the following aphorism poor almanack?
repeated words
for every action there is equal and opposite reaction,that's why benjamin franklin is a man value
Who is more famous - Benjamin Franklin or Albert Einstein?
Erg...the question is in all honesty just opinion not necessarily a truth or fact type of thing because of the fact that both were very famous men but it would be hard to say who is or well was more famous.
