Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.

On the 2008 test

The 2008 test asks this as Question 68: “What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?”

Answers listed for the 2008 question (5), next to the 5 above. Compare them before you study from an older list.

• U.S. diplomat
• oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
• first Postmaster General of the United States
• writer of "Poor Richard's Almanac"
• started the first free libraries

Background

Benjamin Franklin was a diplomat, the first Postmaster General, a writer, and a founder of the first free libraries. Franklin was one of the most versatile Founders, respected in science, writing, and diplomacy.

From this site's page for 2008 Question 68.

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