During a time where people lived and operated strictly within a paradigm established in society‚ Benjamin Franklin existed harmoniously (and quite successfully) outside the box. In today’s world‚ I feel as though there are hundreds of “Ben Franklins” that live among us; people who come from modest backgrounds yet emerge as trailblazers of their time. Although Franklin was well-versed in many areas of study‚ I admire him the most as a man of the early American Enlightenment. Why? I believe that
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go in depth‚ in the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Franklin constantly expresses the significance on how to live in an idealistic American image‚ in which his views and concepts has changed America into a country of reason during the merge of the enlightenment period ( ). Franklin conceptualized idea on individualism and his humanitarianism played a role in the creation of the age of enlightenment and of Americans idea on independence. Franklin shaped an opening for the eighteenth century with
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Slavery in the 19th Century In the beginning of the book In Search of the Promise Land the authors Franklin and Schweninger introduces Sally. Sally was a quisi-slave this is the reason why Sally’s services were demanded. According to Franklin‚ Schweninger p. 13). ‘The term “quasi-slave” was used to describe slaves who had been permitted freedom by their masters but who had not obtained a formal deed of emancipation from the state’1. Sally had the benefits of renting her own house‚ running
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does Benjamin Franklin fall into this category‚ he is also an influential thinker‚ a scientist‚ and an inventor. Today‚ we recognize him as an important leader and scientist of the United States‚ along with his face depicted on the 100 dollar bill. In history‚ he had many wonderful achievements. He was also a very important person in the history of the United States. Benjamin Franklin was an important inventor in history. He created very useful inventions‚ such as the Franklin stove‚ bifocals
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Ben Franklin vs. Sam Adams 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. During the Revolutionary War‚ Ben Franklin became Pennsylvania’s representative to the Second Continental Congress. He was one of the five members that drafted the Declaration of Independence
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While on duty‚ I observed a dark colored passenger car sitting at the back parking lot at Franklin Ball Park. Anyone at Franklin Ball Park is also trespassing after dark. I approached the vehilce and upon my approach‚ the driver‚ Wesley Herrington was throwing up on the ground. I also smelled a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming fro his expelled breath. The keys to the car were also in the ignition upon my approach. Herrington also admited that he was drinking alcohol. I aslo abserved a
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ace selflessly for the greater cause. These heroes are the ones that not only affect history but the future of America as well. Franklin Delano Roosevelt‚ a true hero‚ dedicated himself to America –relentlessly working even with his health in jeopardy till he relieved the
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The interviews I have chosen for this assignment is the Julian Bond and John Hope Franklin interview. I find it interesting that both men are drawn to Thomas Jefferson because of the actions he had done during the period of the Revolution. With Thomas Jefferson being label as a Renaissance man by John Hope Franklin and an agronomist and an avid bibliophile. I am fascinated on how John Hope Franklin expressed why he was drawn to Thomas Jefferson‚ he stated that it was because he declared that he was
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Envision the thought of being exploited just because you’re a woman in what is labeled as a “man’s job.” This is what happened to Rosalind Franklin during the expedition to discover the structure of DNA. Her compelling evidence is what ultimately led scientists James Watson and Francis Crick to the revelation of DNA structure. Franklin’s expertise in X-ray crystallography led to the infamous “Photo 51.” This photo was the deciding factor in what Watson and Crick were theorizing in their own studies
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his life‚ Benjamin Franklin will forever hold a place in people’s minds as a truly a great American hero. Born from humble beginnings in Boston‚ Massachusetts on January 17‚ 1706‚ Benjamin Franklin moved up in class from living among a poor family to becoming one of the richest and most famous men in the world. He used his talents in a widespread amount of subjects‚ from politics to inventions to morals. He passed away on April 17‚ 1790 at the age of 84. Politically‚ Franklin was among the brave
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