In the “Proposals Relation to the Education of Youth in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia,” 1749, Benjamin Franklin reconciled public service, the benefits of classical learning, and the necessity of practical training for young people in the colony.…
Rosemont, Henry. "Benjamin Franklin and the Philadelphia Typographical Strikers of 1786." Labor History, no. 22 (1981): 398-429.…
After two months of sailing, he finally landed north of Charleston on June 13, 1777. He then spent the next month traveling through various states like North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware, and after thirty-two days, arrived in Philadelphia. Congress originally tossed aside even considering letting Lafayette fight; but they would soon be persuaded. Not only did Benjamin Franklin and Silas Deane write a letter to Congress on Lafayette’s behalf, but Lafayette also took the liberty to write a letter to Congress as well. He wrote, “After the sacrifices I have made, I have the right to exact two favours: one is, to serve at my own expense, - the other is, to serve at first as a volunteer” (85). Moved by this sentiment, Congress established him as a major general of the Continental Army on July 31.…
Benjamin Franklin and Sam Adams both contributed a great amount to the American Revolution, but who was more important? Well, personally, I believe that Sam Adams contributed just a little more than Franklin. Though Franklin did a lot, Adams did more for the country of America as a whole.…
Kirk Dwayne Franklin, born Kirk Dwayne Smith on January 26, 1970 in Fort Worth, Texas to a teenage mother. He never knew his father and his mother struggled caring for him and gave him up for adoption. At the age of three he was adopted by his great aunt Gertrude Franklin, who had cared for him since birth and the only mother figured he had known. Gertrude recognized Franklin’s gifts and talents at a young age and encouraged his development and growth. Detriment to provide Franklin with the musical foundation and training he needed to enhance his talents, she and Franklin recycled cans and newspapers in order to pay for his piano lessons. He was extremely advanced at an early age and by the age of four he was a trained pianist and played regularly at his church. His obvious talent brought a lot of attention to him and also led to a recording contract offer at the age of seven. Gertrude…
He is most known for writing Common Sense during the struggle for independence from England.…
Amidst Haslett’s narration of Franklin, I noticed these words of Franklin symbolic, saying his son is not the same anymore since he is now damaged by his actions as “On the floor of his room he’d trace with delicate hands, what he remembered of my design: I see those same hands now spread on his thighs, nails bitten down, cuticles torn” (Haslett 9). These words were not only composed of Graham’s opinions of his son. It also includes the writer’s implication of Franklin’s torment upon losing his inspirational mentor. I can relate these feelings myself for I am a person who idolizes his father. Franklin as a child also looked up to Graham as an inspirational figure, but he was let down. I would have fallen apart like Franklin if I were in his situation.…
What we read in class of Ben Franklin's writing showed a new concept called rationalism. His ideas were about how self-improvement is reflected in a rationalist’s beliefs. There were virtues that he believed were important for how a person should live their lives,…
What probable reason does Franklin suggest for his giving the boatmen his only shilling, even though Franklin did the rowing?…
Benjamin Franklin used satire to catch the attention of the American people and start a revolution. Using smart, skillful humor, he was able to argue in a unique way. He presented his ideas in a somewhat controversial way that people could relate to and understand. His use of exaggeration made the issues undeniable.…
With specific time and setting that establish authenticity; this hoax, written allegedly by Benjamin Franklin, has the purpose to ridicule Puritan Beliefs. Throughout this hoax, the narrator is deeply uninvolved; he ironically describes puritan folks with comic exaggeration. Benjamin Franklin portrayed puritans as an entertainment spectacle and ridiculed their beliefs such as witchcraft. Franklin states, “ 300 People were gathered together to see an Experiment or two tried on some Persons accused of Witchcraft”. To apprehend the joke it is crucial to point out the connotations of the word “experiment”. Experiments are unproven procedures that are still being tested and have no definite result yet. This term was Benjamin Franklin’ first of…
Benjamin Franklin played many roles rather than just being the president. He was well known in the eighteenth century, especially in the western world of the eighteenth century. At the time Benjamin Franklin was the center for everyone and there is no doubt he was a piviotal part of many people’s lives. Benjamin Franklin lived in heart’s of many for many reasons in particularly for his hard work in gaining independence for the United States. Franklin also had a hand in establishing the U.S. as a nation. He did this by forming the first public library. Franklin was important too many individuals that changed lives by, providing opportunities that included public services more than science. Add more…
In a famous example, “Letter to a Royal Academy,” Ben Franklin jokingly suggests that scientists…
Benjamin Franklin was a man of many talents. He became well known around the globe for his jobs as being an inventor, printer, scientist, diplomat, postmaster, and politician. He was the most known for drafting the Declaration of Independence with other founding fathers. Ben gave huge contributions to our world during his time living.…
In the works of Ben Franklin and John Smith the Native Americans were portrayed with no disregard for feelings. By portraying the Native Americans as savages what were the long term outcomes? First off they were not respected by anyone because they were different in their beliefs. Second they were also thought of as being stupid and not educated correctly. Third they were used for the skills that they knew (i.e. hunt, survive), since white men could not do many of the things Indians could do. I think that when Ben Franklin was writing about the Native Americans it was for people to read and see that they were being treated unfairly. John Smith wrote about how he and his men belittled them and it is hard to say what if any of his writings were true and reliable.…