Question

read the excerpt from the introductory note of the autobiography of benjamin franklin.\benjamin franklin was born in milk street, boston, on january 6, 1706. his father, josiah franklin, was a tallow chandler candle maker who married twice, and of his seventeen children benjamin was the youngest son. his schooling ended at ten, and at twelve he was bound apprentice to his brother james, a printer, who published the new england courant. to this journal he became a contributor, and later was for a time its nominal editor. but the brothers quarreled, and benjamin ran away, going first to new york, and thence to philadelphia, where he arrived in october, 1723.\what is a central idea of this excerpt?benjamin franklins father was a candle maker named josiah.benjamin franklin stopped in new york before moving to philadelphia.benjamin franklin held different jobs for the
ew england courant.\benjamin franklin was the youngest son of seventeen children.

Explanation:

The other options are specific, minor details from the excerpt. The excerpt outlines key early life events of Franklin, and his roles with the "New England Courant" is a central professional milestone in this segment, while the others are isolated factual details.

Answer:

Benjamin Franklin held different jobs for the "New England Courant."