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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. Franklin wrote the Almanac to provide what?

2. The British troops' march was disastrous and most of the men were killed or wounded, and the rest fled back where?

3. Mr. Whitefield was from which locale?

4. What did the governor argue before Loudoun?

5. The president would confer with a council representing which group?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Franklin have to say about his almanac?

2. What did Franklin relate regarding his appointment to the position of clerk of the General Assembly?

3. What was Franklin's proposal given France's increasing threat to the American colonies?

4. What disturbed Franklin regarding the British capability to defend the colonies?

5. What was Franklin's connection with the study of electricity?

6. In terms of libeling, what guidelines did Franklin note he printed his newspaper by?

7. What were some of the improvements to Philadelphia that Franklin participated in?

8. What personal problems did Franklin sustain as a result of his delaying his trip to England to negotiate with Lord Loudoun?

9. What was the analogy Franklin related between religion and fog?

10. What was the initial activity of this militia supported by taxpayers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Franklin was a major figure in the American Enlightenment as reflected by what in his autobiography?

Essay Topic 2

What were Franklin's musical endeavors, accomplishments, and their significance?

Essay Topic 3

What steps did Franklin take toward ensuring he remained factual throughout his autobiography?

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