85. Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
American History · Colonial Period and Independence
Accepted answer(s)
- Founded the first free public libraries
- First Postmaster General of the United States
- Helped write the Declaration of Independence
- Inventor
- U.S. diplomat
Officers ask history questions like this one to check general knowledge of how the country was formed. On the 2025 Civics Test, "Founded the first free public libraries" is the answer to give if asked directly — related historical trivia beyond that isn't required to pass.
This is question 85 of the 2025 Civics Test. See it on uscis.gov.