Benjamin Franklin was one of America’s the greatest scientist and inventor‚ and he changed his country forever. Born in Boston in the year 1706 in January 17th‚ Ben was born the fifteenth child out of seventeen in his family. He was taken out of Boston Latin School at age ten to work‚ since his father lacked in workers in his candle making. When Franklin was twelve‚ he was taken as an apprentice at a printing shop under his older brother‚ Josiah‚ since he disliked candle making. His education in
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Benjamin Franklin was an amazing man. is one who wielded his knowledge to shape America. Ben formed the greatest inventions in the history of America. For he is‚ and will always be‚ an inspiration toward me. Franklin united places at war. Beat the tests of strength with the knowledge. He has revealed that the most valuable object in this world is endurance and a thirst for knowledge. An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. This quote shows Franklin’s value in knowledge. He is an imbues
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“Words may show a man’s wit‚ but actions his meaning.” Although possessing the gift of a silver tongue‚ Benjamin Franklin allowed his actions to speak louder than his words as seen through his many contributions to society‚ threw his acts against authority‚ popular belief‚ and political involvement. Better known for a man whole help shape America………… At the age of sixteen‚ a young Benjamin Franklin posed as a widow under the name of‚ Silence Dogood. Under his alias‚ he delivered a series of letters
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Dario Correa 11/20/2017 HIST-1301 Mr.Bodner Semester Writing Assignment Benjamin Franklin was a phylogram (lover of books) from a very young age; “reading was the only amusment I allow’d myself. I spent no time in taverns‚ games‚ or frolicks of any kind.” (FRANKLIN‚ Chapter 8) He would always meet up with some other book lovers and they would meet up to discuss the books they’re reading and share them. This is what inspired Franklin to start a library where all of his book club members would be able
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Not only one of America’s Founding Fathers‚ Benjamin Franklin is one of the world’s most influential human beings. Most people recognize him as the face of a hundred dollar bill or the elementary school lesson of his kite in a storm discovering electricity. He was a scientist‚ an inventor‚ a printer‚ a philosopher‚ a musician‚ an economist‚ and of course a statesman. With his tremendous intellectual gifts‚ Franklin introduced devices to society that benefited America as a whole. Franklin’s most famous
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Benjamin Franklin‚ printer‚ inventor‚ scientist‚ and statesman. Has played one of the most influential roles in American history‚ fighting for American independence in the revolutionary war era and also helping shape the constitution for the new nation. He became a member of the Philadelphia City Council in 1748‚ justice of the peace in 1749‚ and in 1751 a city alderman and a member of the Pennsylvania Assembly. In 1753 Franklin became a royal officeholder‚ deputy postmaster general‚ in charge of
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Benjamin Franklin is credited for this saying. It was published in his book‚ Poor Richard’s Almanack. Benjamin Franklin‚ the man who revolutionized electricity‚ was also one of the U.S.’s founding fathers. Franklin made huge contributions to the political foundation of the United States and Franklin also had a genius mind for invention. He cleaned and lit the roads of Philadelphia’s streets. The creation of the Library Company was a chief accomplishment by Franklin in his era. His aid to the Philadelphia’s
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Benjamin Franklin was one of the most influential men of the eighteenth century. He was the only man to sign all of these four major documents: the Declaration of Independence‚ the Treaty of Alliance with France‚ the Constitution of the United States‚ and the Treaty of Peace with Great Britain. Franklin was an inventor‚ a philosopher‚ a writer‚ a musician‚ and he actively participated in many congressional articles used by the government of the United States of America. His tombstone‚ however‚ simply
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Benjamin Franklin and William Penn were different in many ways‚ but they both helped to create Philadelphia. William Penn was a Quaker that was born in England‚ and he was the son of an admiral in the navy. The Quakers were not treated very well in England because the king‚ King Charles the second‚ wanted everyone to be Protestant. That is why the king created the church of England that was for Protestants only. King charles even went as far as executing people for their beliefs. Penn wanted to
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Benjamin Franklin did not just magically become successful‚ it was through hard work and commitment‚ as well as taking some chances. He worked very hard in the early parts of his life to better his own outcome. Even in his earlier writings‚ like "How To Get Riches"� you can see his views on life. To fully understand this‚ you first must take a look at young Ben. Benjamin Franklin was born in Puritan Boston on January 17‚ 1706 . His family was large: He was the 15th child born to his father‚ Josiah
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