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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. "Chapter Two" states Franklin's family name meant what in the Middle Ages?

2. How many prints were made of Benjamin Franklin's Dissertation?

3. Why did Benjamin Franklin work only a short time as a merchant?

4. When was Benjamin Franklin born?

5. How old was Benjamin Franklin when he was enrolled in Latin school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Franklin's view of the role of women?

2. Why did the postage service become a public issue rather than a private interest?

3. What troubled Franklin about William?

4. What did Braddock underestimate and what did Franklin do to help the situation?

5. What did Franklin always try to link, according to "Chapter One"?

6. What did Franklin open, in "Chapter Seven"?

7. What did the colony's safety depend on?

8. What was the Union Fire Company?

9. How did Franklin typify the American ideal, according to "Chapter One"?

10. Why couldn't Deborah and Franklin marry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the significance of the Boston Tea Party, including who was involved, its purpose, and the effects on both Britain and the United States. Students should examine Franklin's beliefs about the Boston Tea Party and how it was similar or different to others of the time.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the Socratic method and how it influenced Franklin's arguments, as well as relationships with others.

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