Questions and Answers
What society did Benjamin Franklin form in 1727 and what was its purpose?
Franklin formed the Junto society to help the community.
List two contributions Benjamin Franklin made to improve community life.
He invented bifocal eyeglasses and organized the first public library in America.
How did Daniel Boone contribute to the settlement of the Frontier?
He explored, surveyed the land, and helped create the Wilderness Road.
What became a symbol for many Texans in 1836 that represented adventure and exploration?
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In what ways did Daniel Boone's life reflect the changing America?
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Study Notes
Benjamin Franklin
- Renowned inventor, writer, scholar, and Founding Father of the United States.
- Played a key role in crafting the United States Constitution, incorporating vital political ideas for American communities.
- Established the Junto society in 1727, aimed at community improvement; similar clubs continue to exist in the U.S. today.
- Pioneered several contributions to enhance daily life, including:
- Bifocal eyeglasses: Improved vision solutions for the public.
- First public library: Organized the first library in America, promoting public access to literature.
- Volunteer firefighters: Helped create organized fire-fighting services for community safety.
- Advocated for community collaboration and public service throughout his life.
Daniel Boone
- Key figure in settling the American Frontier, known for exploration and land surveying.
- Instrumental in creating the Wilderness Road, facilitating migration; utilized by about 300,000 settlers over 35 years.
- Engaged in building and defending new settlements, contributing to the expansion of American territories.
- Became a folk hero, representing the adventurous spirit of a changing America.
- His imagery was used on Texas banknotes in 1836, symbolizing the identity of Texans as adventurers and pioneers, sharing a legacy of exploration and resilience.
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Description
Explore the lives and contributions of Benjamin Franklin and Daniel Boone, two pivotal figures in American history. Learn about Franklin's innovations in community service and literature, and Boone's role in westward expansion through the Wilderness Road. This quiz covers their lasting impacts on society and settlement in the United States.
