Benjamin Franklin: The Most Important Figure In American History

Benjamin Franklin was a very successful and influential politician, postmaster, scientist, and printer. Benjamin Franklin is among one of the most important figures in American history, arguably, the history of mankind. Without Benjamin Franklin, it might be said that the world today would be extremely different. It took him an entire lifetime, however, to make that name for himself and contribute the many benefactions he had to give to the world. Starting as a child, his unique and ambitious personality showed through greatly. Fathered by a soap maker, Josiah Franklin, his family had difficulty paying for an education, especially with 16 other siblings his father provided for. Benjamin was only able to attend school for a single year. Pushed by his love to read, however, he
The young Benjamin, therefore, took matters into his own hands - substantiating his indomitable spirit. Late at night, Benjamin wrote letters under a widow's alias, Silence Dogood, to be found the next day, unaware he was the true author. Offering well-thought out advice and observations of the actions taking place around her, the letters became a huge hit among the locals. After several Silence Dogood letters, Benjamin finally came forward with the truth. Friends among The New England Courant enjoyed Ben's dispositions showed through his creative persistence and ambition. His brother James, however, seemed to remain disgruntled with Benjamin's actions. After a dispute with the Puritan Mathers, James Franklin was thrown in jail. Benjamin, meanwhile, took up the work his brother had left. When returning from lock-up, he was even further more displeased with his brother continuing his own business without him, leading to an abusive relationship from James to Ben. Tired and hopeful to escape his brother, Benjamin planned to run away and find work elsewhere as a