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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

How did Benjamin Franklin felt during the rejection of his proposal?

This sounds like you want someone to do your homework for you. And you haven't even given enough information. Which proposal, and when (in what circumstances). Just type Franklin's name with the name of the proposal into Google and you'll have plenty of information from which you can get your answer.

How many children did Melvin Franklin?

David English,Jr.

Davette English

Felicia Johnson

Niqous Douglas

La Rissa Douglas

How old is a Benjamin Franklin air pistol that has Benjamin Air Rifle C0. St. Louis USA with a 122 stamped on end and a push rod sticking out under the barrel?

You do have an old one. The model 122 at the end of the barrel indicated that it is a .22 caliber pellet gun. There also was a model 177 that is a .177 caliber pellet gun and a model 100 that is a BB gun. All these models were first introduced in 1935 and ran until 1941. these were the first production air guns by Benjamin. The name Franklin was added as a marketing gimmick and had nothing to do with Ben Franklin. today Crosman owns both the Benjamin and Sheridan line of airguns.

If you want a estimate of value then give it a rating like Poor, Fair, Good, Very-Good or Excellent and I will try to give you an answer.

Did Benjamin Franklin serve as president before or after the civil war?

Benjamin Franklin was never President of the United States.

He did however serve as President of Pennsylvania before the civil war (1785-1788).

What are some personal traits of Benjamin Franklin?

He took time to make something successful ,he was a man that created many objects

How much is a Benjamin Franklin air rifle pump?

In order to give you an estimate of value you will have to state the model number and the current condition of the rifle. Does it still hold air? Is it in poor, fair, good, very good or excellent condition?

How did ben franklins bifocals help the world?

it helped people see while reading and also seeing faraway objects

What is the meaning of Benjamin Franklin's quote Many a man thinks he is buying pleasure when he is really selling himself to it?

The REAL answer to your question is that what he means is, if a man is buying things for his own enjoyment, he is only selling himself to it, meaning he is using his money for living, on happiness, and happiness doesn't come with money. It might be confusing on the way that he said it himself, but it was back in the old days when they spoke a more, vivid English language.

How was Benjamin Franklin determined?

He was determined to not be in his father's soap business. He was determined not to be his brother's aprentice.

How did Franklin and marshall college gets its name?

Franklin & Marshall College is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the United States. Its roots go back to Franklin College, founded in 1787 with a generous financial contribution from Benjamin Franklin. Marshall College, named after the great Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall, was founded in 1836 in Mercersburg, Pa., under the sponsorship of the German Reformed Church. In 1853 Marshall College moved to Lancaster, Pa., and merged with Franklin College to form Franklin & Marshall College. James Buchanan, 15th President of the United States, was the first President of the Board of Trustees.

Does the Franklin Electric company in Strathroy Ontario still exist?

Franklin Electric, founded in Bluffton, Indiana, in 1944, is still very much in existence, although the company no longer maintains a facility in Strathroy. Its current (2010) Canadian facilities are located in Winnipeg, MB, and Bolton, ON. For more information, refer to Franklin's website at www.franklin-electric.com.

Why does Benjamin Franklin not have a middle name?

Middle names are a modern idea and people in his time often didn't have one.

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Nonsense, middle names are not a modern invention.

Many people simply did not have middle names because it was not considered important to assign one.

The use of middle names gained favour among the rich and aristocratic first but didn't really become popular until just after the Revolution. By the time the Civil War broke out, it was custom to give a child a middle name.

Who did Benjamin Franklin sell the Pennsylvania Gazette to?

Benjamin Franklin sold his share of The Pennsylvania Gazette to his partner, David Hall, as of the Feb. 6, 1766 issue. Hall had been partners with Franklin since the Gazette issue of Jan. 12, 1748.

What kind of metal key did Benjamin Franklin use?

A brass key, brass being an easy to work with metal of the times, was often used in lock making and key making.

What kind hat did binjamin Franklin have?

Franklin never lived on the frontier. However, that was the French stereotype of the American colonists in the 18th century when Franklin was in France to requisition French aide in the Revolution. In order to get what he wanted, he chose to play into that stereotype and, instead of dressing strictly as a businessman and gentleman, topped his look with a coonskin cap - typical of the American frontiersman.

Did Benjamin Franklin sleep with the queen of France?

According to my chemistry professor (who is notorious for knowing EVERYTHING), yes he did, and afterwards blackmailed her, winning the war for the US.

What are some ways to represent patience?

There is only one way to represent patience: waiting

Not to react, not to act, to do nothing, to not be provoked, to not be stirred, to wait until the event has runned it's course, to be still

Did Benjamin Franklin have any goals?

I don't think so. His life was about living it to the fullest. Not alot of our goals consist of what we actually do in life. You can research more about him on wikipedia. :)