Benjamin Franklin
Scavenger Hunt
(Answer Sheet)
Use the following web sites to answer the questions:

http://www.bena.com/lucidcafe/library/96jan/franklin.html
http://www.rsa.org.uk/franklin/ben/default.html
http://www.historybuff.com/library/refbfranklin.html

1. What was Benjamin Franklin’s formula for success?
__work just a little harder than other people________

2. Benjamin Franklin lived in London, England for about 18 years. Why
was he there?___to represent the American Colonies____________

3. Name 3 things Franklin invented.
_Franklin Stove____
_bifocal glasses____
_lightning rod______

4. Ben Franklin was the first Postmaster. The very first stamp ever
issued had his picture on it. How much did these stamps cost?
___5 cents_____

5. An epitaph is the writing or inscription on a tombstone. What did
Franklin want written on his?__Benjamin Franklin, Printer______

6.What two important documents did Franklin sign?
_Declaration of Independence_________
_United States Constitution  _________