THE ROAD TO REVOLUTION 1700 1774
THE BOSTON TEA PARTY INTOLERABLE ACTS FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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He is being charged with being a traitor
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He is killed by a mugger
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He is given a humanitarian award
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -In 1724, under his advice, Franklin traveled to London to purchase equipment and establish business relations. He spent 18 months in Britain acquiring skills that helped him build his fortune and reputation in America.
Detailed explanation-2: -During the hearing and in front of the Privy Council, Franklin was accused by British Solicitor General Alexander Wedderburn of illegally obtaining the letters for the purpose of inciting rebellion in the colonies. He was accused of being a thief and of dishonor.
Detailed explanation-3: -Long before he became a revolutionary patriot, Benjamin Franklin was a loyalist, a fervent supporter of the Anglo-American connection.
Detailed explanation-4: -Franklin insisted on British recognition of American independence and refused to consider a peace separate from France, America’s staunch ally. Franklin did agree, however, to negotiations with the British for an end to the war.