WORLD HISTORY

EMERGENCE OF USA

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND ITS IMPACT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which founding father was an ambassador to France and wanted to get them to help the colonists fight?
A
George Washington
B
Benjamin Franklin
C
Patrick Henry
D
Thomas Jefferson
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Benjamin Franklin, the most distinguished scientific and literary American of the colonial era, was the first American diplomat. Franklin served from 1776 to 1778 on a commission to France charged with the critical task of gaining French support for American independence.

Detailed explanation-2: -This media gallery contains resources on Benjamin Franklin when he served as Ambassador to France from 1776-1785.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -What did Benjamin Franklin want to be when he grew up? From his school days on, Benjamin Franklin wanted to be a sailor. His father did not approve, because an older son, Josiah, had gone to sea and never returned.

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