In your own words, explain what "temperance" means. Why does Franklin list temperance as the first of his 13 virtues?

Franklin began his list of virtues with temperance because it was the virtue that would develop the self-discipline necessary to adhere to the other 12 virtues. Temperance calls for a man to avoid overindulgence in food or drink.J

answer; i believe the correct answer is (federalist);

citizens were able to charge more for their goods and services