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    as more civilized than the Europeans. Additionally‚ he also points it out the discriminating remarks toward the natives when he describes the meeting of the white people to discuss how low they would pay for the products the natives were selling. Benjamin Franklin viewed the natives as superior in several ways; “The Indian Men‚ when young‚ are Hunters and Warriors; when old‚ Counsellors; for all their Government is by the Counsel or Advice of the Sages; there is no

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    Andrew Walker Mr. Ruiter Choir M3 12/14/2015 Benjamin Britten Benjamin was brought into the world on November 22‚ 1913 on the east coast of England in a town called Lowestoft. At age 5 he was composing music for the first time. His mom‚ Edith Rhoda was an amateur singer and that was his first musical exposure. Without musical guidance he somehow progressed enough to at the age of 6 write a play called “The Royal Falily”. As much as he liked music‚ he also loved mathematics as well as being

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    Is Benjamin Franklin a good person‚ worthy of emulation by people today? Unfortunately‚ some people would say he is not‚ and that he is an arrogant old man. But‚ having read his Autobiography ‚ I believe he is‚ as he was an amazing person‚ centuries ahead of his time. He rose up from poverty to being one of the most well known figures in history. Through the virtues he

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    Benjamin Franklin‚ a man of many talents and virtues‚ knew he may never be flawless‚ yet he strove to be anyway. He applied imperative ethical goals on a day to day basis and practiced productive habits. Benjamin Franklin embodied numerous significant characteristics that certainly led to his many successes. Benjamin Franklin imposed remarkable moral values when he created the thirteen virtues. He formed a procedure to conquer each of these virtues‚ starting with temperance. Franklin strategized

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    In his late 20’s‚ President Benjamin Franklin listed 13 virtues that he felt were an important guide for living. The following virtues can be divided in personal and social behavior: Temperance‚ Silence‚ Order‚ Resolution‚ Frugality‚ Industry‚ Sincerity‚ Justice‚ Moderation‚ Cleanliness‚ Tranquility‚ Chastity and Humility. Despite the fact that he tried to follow these guides in his life and went away‚ consider this being worthwhile in your own life. Temperance‚ eat not to dullness. Franklin states

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    Benjamin Franklin was an author‚ printer‚ postmaster‚ diplomat‚ political theorist‚ politician‚ civic activist‚ statesman‚ scientist‚ inventor‚ and many more things. He did many things to help the United States‚ and he even signed the constitution. Benjamin Franklin should be the second most important founding father. It was so important that he went to the constitutional convention that he was carried there in a sedan chair by people because the bumpy carriage ride on cobblestone was too rough for

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    "The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin"‚ written by Gordon S. Wood‚ is a selective study of aspects of the Founding Father’s life. In his book‚ Wood’s purpose is to portray the lesser known details of Benjamin Franklin’s life and his transformation from a Loyalist of the Royal Crown‚ to a patriot who would unknowingly become one of the most massively symbolic and significant figures in American history. Wood reveals that before he was a passionate American revolutionist‚ Franklin passionately

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    young Franklin would just go to London to buy fonts and printing equipment. Franklin did go to London‚ but the governor reneged on his promise and Benjamin was forced to spend several months in England doing print work. Benjamin had been living with the Read family before he left for London. Deborah Read‚ the very same girl who had seen young Benjamin arrive in Philadelphia‚ started talking marriage‚ with the young printer. But Ben did not think he was ready. While he was gone‚ she married another

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    Benjamin Franklin This portrait‚ which depicts Franklin as a learned scientist and inventor‚ was one of his favorites. Pictured on the left is the signal-bell apparatus Franklin devised to detect the presence of electrically-charged clouds. The bolt of lightning ‚ seen through the open window‚ became an attribute closely identified with Franklin. At Franklin’s death French philosopher/scientist Jacques Turgot wrote: "He seized the lightning from the sky and the scepter from the hand of tyrants."

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    FRANKLIN’S AUTOBIOGRAPHY Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography is an inspiring tale of his personal‚ as well as public achievement throughout his life. Franklin’s life embodies the exemplary model of a life composed of discipline‚ self-reliance and self improvement. From his humble beginnings as an apprentice candle and soap maker in his father’s business to a successful business man‚ author‚ philosopher‚ civil activist‚ politician scientist‚ inventor‚ and diplomat‚ above all Benjamin Franklin was‚ and still

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