USA CITIZENSHIP TEST
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Question
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He was the first person to sign the Constitution
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He discovered electricity
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He was the nation’s first Postmaster General
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He was the nation’s second president
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Detailed explanation-1: -Franklin also was a key figure in the colonial postal system. In 1737, the British appointed him postmaster of Philadelphia, and he went on to become, in 1753, joint postmaster general for all the American colonies.
Detailed explanation-2: -Benjamin Franklin was many things: a printer, writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, civic leader, and diplomat. As a scientist, he is best known for his experiments with electricity. As a writer, he is known for Poor Richard’s Almanac and his autobiography. He was the oldest figure of the American Revolution.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Post Office Department was founded in 1775 with Benjamin Franklin as the first Postmaster General. His annual salary was $1, 000.
Detailed explanation-4: -In the early 1750’s he turned to the study of electricity. His observations, including his kite experiment which verified the nature of electricity and lightning brought Franklin international fame.