When tension or disputes were at a high, which famous American politician and inventor was known to crack jokes or negotiate compromise?

A. Roger Sherman

B. Alexander Hamilton

C. Benjamin Franklin

D. James Madison

The option is C (Benjamin Franklin). Indeed, Franklin is one of the most notorious characters of the American history. Both an inventor and a politician, Franklin wrote several papers about American economy, international politics and so on. As a matter of fact, Franklin owns one of the most colorful quotes recalled in the financial world: ‘time is money’.