Franklin and Changing Colonial Values
Benjamin Franklin’s achievements in science, civic engagement, and business in the mid-18th century are most characteristic of a societal shift toward which of the following?
They exemplify a transition toward Enlightenment ideals emphasizing self-improvement, empirical inquiry, and pragmatic innovation over strictly traditional or mercantile pursuits.
They demonstrate that Franklin’s achievements were isolated incidents that did not reflect broader societal changes.
They indicate that there was little to no evolution in colonial values regarding education and civic life prior to the Revolution.
They suggest that colonial values remained entirely centered on religious orthodoxy and the rejection of scientific inquiry throughout the 18th century.
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