Which of the following was not invented by benjamin franklin? (points : 2) lightning rod bifocal glasses swivel chair steel plow question 2. 2. use your completed reading guide for lesson 4.01 to answer the following question. what effect did trade embargoes and the war of 1812 have on american industry? (points : 2) there was growth in american industry because americans could not import british goods. there was a decline in american industry, because the united states began trading with france. trade embargoes and