John Smith and Benjamin Franklin were both remarkable men known for their writings and works. There are many similarities between these two men‚ such as they were both authors. There are also many differences. John Smith “served as a foot soldier for the English in the Scottish Lowlands” (pg.16) and he was also an adventurer. Benjamin Franklin was a “-scientist‚inventor‚ educator‚ statesmen...and foremost a printer.” (pg.94). Here are some of the comparisons between Franklin and Smith. As I had
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Benjamin Franklin is known for many things. Being the face of the hundred dollar bill‚ a writer‚ signing the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution‚ or even as an inventor. What many people don’t know‚ is that Benjamin Franklin had created what he called ‘his plan’. He followed this plan until he was 79 years old. It was at 79 that we wrote about his life. One of the stories he tells is the speckled axe. I think that the speckled axe can provide guidance to any teenager. Benjamin Franklin’s
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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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Brooks Pd. 2 The essay Citizen Ben: A worldly American’s Seven Great Virtues by Walter Isaacson is an essay begins talking about Benjamin Franklin. When we think of Benjamin Franklin our minds automatically turn to the story about him flying a kite in a lightening storm with a rod on to prove that lightening was electricity. This is one thing that Franklin did but he did many more as well‚ in fact it says that he was an inventor diplomat‚ writer and business strategist. He helped bring the
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From Rags to Riches: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin was one of the founding fathers of the United States. He helped write the Declaration of Independence‚ and co-wrote the U.S Constitution. However‚ he is remembered more as the face on the $100 bill than the man that invented electricity. Despite all of his accomplishments and contributions in the United States‚ Franklin believed himself to be more of a scientist than a political thinker. This irony is evident is his autobiography
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people don’t realize how different the world would be if Benjamin Franklin never started his kite and key experiment. The world may have never evolved into the world we live in today. How did the idea of electricity come up? That is a question a lot of people wonder. Benjamin Franklin was around the age of 46 when he began his electricity experimentation. One experiment included his kite and key experiment which took place in June of 1752. Benjamin let a kite fly while there was lighting outside. The
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Throughout his lifetime‚ Benjamin Franklin accomplished several things‚ he was a postmaster‚ politician‚ firefighter‚ musician‚ an expert swimmer‚ and above all an extraordinary inventor and innovator. His inventions were fascinating‚ and have helped create the society we live in today. Because of him‚ we now enjoy simple things like fireplaces‚ electricity‚ and bifocals. Franklin’s first invention was invented in 1742 and was known as the Franklin Stove‚ much similar to what we call a fireplace
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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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Benjamin Banneker’s writing to Thomas Jefferson suggests his dissatisfaction towards Jefferson’s actions and hypocrisy towards slavery. Banneker’s purpose seems to critique Jefferson in the form of bitter tone and examination of his ideals and actions. Banneker conveys a bitter tone in order to assert his claims towards Jefferson. In his letter‚ Banneker shows distinct irony‚ political diction and a somewhat mocking tone to imply the discontent he feels in regards to the issue of slavery. Banneker
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In retrospect‚ Benjamin Franklin and Jonathan Edwards lived and experienced their lives in very different ways. Although they lived in the same time period‚ they were comparably different. Their differences and similarities have been presented and will be discussed through their works of morality‚ their beliefs of human nature and human knowledge‚ and Franklins views of Puritan traditions. Benjamin Franklin was exceptionally dedicated to his religion in the ways he practiced his morality. He made
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