Question

Benjamin Franklin lived in London for many years, what did he do while there?

(A) Spied on the British for the colonies
(B) Helped maintain good relations between the colonies and the British Government
(C) Sold information to the French

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Ben Franklin went to London as the representative of the Assembly of Pennsylvania in the 1750s so I'm pretty sure the answer is B.

Answer 2

Benjamin Franklin primarily focused on diplomacy and scientific pursuits while living in London.

Step-by-step explanation:

While Benjamin Franklin lived in London for many years, he did not spy on the British for the colonies, sell information to the French, or specifically help maintain good relations between the colonies and the British Government.

During his time in London, Franklin was primarily involved in his scientific and diplomatic pursuits. He served as the U.S. Ambassador to France and helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris that ended the American Revolution. Franklin was highly respected in France and had a significant influence there.

Overall, Franklin's time in London was focused on diplomacy and scientific endeavors rather than espionage or selling information.