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Official USCIS civics question 85 of 128

Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.

American HistoryColonial Period and Independence

Official answers (English)

  • Founded the first free public libraries
  • First Postmaster General of the United States
  • Helped write the Declaration of Independence
  • Inventor
  • U.S. diplomat

The real civics test is oral, and most applicants answer in English — so official questions and answers always stay in English here. Applicants who qualify for the 65/20 special consideration may take the civics test in the language of their choice with an interpreter.

Explanation

English

Benjamin Franklin was a diplomat, inventor, the first Postmaster General, and helped write the Declaration of Independence.

Türkçe

Benjamin Franklin bir diplomat, mucit ve ilk Posta Genel Müdürü'ydü (Postmaster General); ayrıca Bağımsızlık Bildirgesi'nin yazımına yardım etti.

Español

Benjamin Franklin fue diplomático, inventor, el primer Director General de Correos (Postmaster General) y ayudó a escribir la Declaración de Independencia.

Memory hint

💡 EN: Franklin: diplomat, inventor, Postmaster General.

💡 TR: Franklin: diplomat, mucit, Postmaster General.

💡 ES: Franklin: diplomático, inventor, Postmaster General.

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