Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.

Answers from the USCIS list

Give one of these answers.

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

Our explanation

Franklin was an inventor. As a U.S. diplomat, he represented America in other countries. He was the first Postmaster General, in charge of the mail. He founded the first free public libraries and helped write the Declaration of Independence.

Remember it

Picture Franklin with a letter, a library book, and a passport: first Postmaster General, libraries, diplomat.

Source

USCIS 2025 Study Guide (M-1175) p. 50; M-1778 answer list. Quote (p. 50): “A ‘diplomat’ is someone who travels to other countries to represent the United States.”

• 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778 (09/25) (PDF, USCIS)

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