Citation Maker Practice

Benjamin Franklin Biography

1. When and where was Benjamin Franklin born?

He was born in Boston in 1706

Source: Benjamin Franklin. (2015). The Biography.com website. Retrieved 11:54, Jan
28, 2015, from http://www.biography.com/people/benjamin-franklin-9301234.

2. Name two of Benjamin Franklins inventions.

He invented swim fins and the lightning rod

Source: Benjamin Franklin. (2015). The Biography.com website. Retrieved 11:54, Jan
28, 2015, from http://www.biography.com/people/benjamin-franklin-9301234.

3. List two of Benjamin Franklins famous quotes.

Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out

Source: Benjamin Franklin. (2015). The Biography.com website. Retrieved 11:54, Jan
28, 2015, from http://www.biography.com/people/benjamin-franklin-9301234.

4. Name one of Benjamin Franklins publications.

Poor Richards Almanack

Source: Benjamin Franklin. (2015). The Biography.com website. Retrieved 11:54, Jan
28, 2015, from http://www.biography.com/people/benjamin-franklin-9301234.

5. How much formal education did Benjamin Franklin have?

His self-education earned him honorary degrees from Harvard, Yale, Oxford
University in England and the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.

Source: Benjamin Franklin. (2015). The Biography.com website. Retrieved 11:54, Jan
28, 2015, from http://www.biography.com/people/benjamin-franklin-9301234.