Question

during the american revolution, benjamin franklin was most instrumental in which of these? a preventing the destruction of philadelphia b serving as the head of the second continental congress c convincing france to assist the united states in the war d serving as the primary author of the declaration of independence

Explanation:

Benjamin Franklin was a key diplomat during the American Revolution. His efforts in France were crucial. He successfully negotiated treaties and convinced France to provide military and financial aid to the American colonies, which was a major turning - point in the war. He was not the head of the Second Continental Congress, nor the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, and there is no record of him preventing the destruction of Philadelphia.

Answer:

C. convincing France to assist the United States in the war