Source 4 “I have lived, Sir, a long time and the longer I live, the more convincing proof I see of this truth—that God Governs the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground with His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid?”

“A Bible and a newspaper in every house, a good school in every district—all studied and appreciated as they merit—are the principal support of virtue, morality, and civil liberty.”

-Ben Franklin

1. Based on the passage, what does Ben Franklin think is necessary for a nation(empire) to rise and prosper?

2. After reading the passage, which one of the freedoms stated in the first amendment is Ben Franklin using in this passage?

3. In the quote above Benjamin Franklin says, “A Bible and a newspaper in every house, a good school in every district.” What freedom in the first amendment allows American citizens to print information for other citizens to read?