Have you ever read something that seems to benefit everyone? For example “Speech in the Convention” by the one and only Benjamin Franklin believed in rights. The way he wrote this letter not only addressing the President but society in that time was very bold. Therefore this piece is a masterpiece especially to Americans. Franklin’s goal in this speech is to convince the people of America to support the Constitution of Independence including its faults. For example in paragraph two he clearly states
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Aboard the Arabella in 1630‚ a group of Puritans headed by John Winthrop endured the journey across the Atlantic in pursuit of founding the Massachusetts Bay Colony in order to escape religious persecution in England. As a Cambridge scholar‚ upper-class man‚ and politician‚ Winthrop assumed position of governor in the newly established community. Even from the start of their journey‚ Winthrop spoke in depth about his vision for an independent Puritan society in “A Modell of Christian Charity." He
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PURITANS Who? – The Puritans were a group of English Protestants who grew dissatisfied the Church of England and worked towards religious‚ moral‚ and societal reforms. In their assessment‚ the reforms were still too Catholic. Their leader(s)? – John Winthrop was the main leader of the emigration to New England in 1629 Where are they from and where did they go to? – The Puritans originated from England‚ but emigrated to North America (specifically New England) to escape religious persecution ‘Massachusetts
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The two ads/brands that I am comparing today are Solo and Mount Franklin. These two ads are advertising refreshing drinks for people to buy. These brands both manufacture drinks. Solo is a fizzy drink and the brand is associated with the colour yellow. On the other hand‚ Mount Franklin makes water and mineral water to refresh you but with no sugar. The targeted audiences are everyone because everyone deserves a drink. The contention for the solo ad is‚ if you work hard you deserve a solo. The intention
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Benjamin Franklin‚ as one the Founding Fathers of United states‚ well-known as politician‚ scientist‚publisher‚ inventor‚ and diplomat‚ defined the American characteristics. He demonstrated the innovative sprit by inventing and experimenting. He discovered electricity and invented lighting rod. He demonstrated the most typical American sprit: freedom‚ independence and equality. Franklin‚ as a newspaperman‚ showed the desire of wanting freedom of speech and media.Rebelling against Britain by supporting
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stemmed from old English‚ and British Literature. When Pilgrims moved to America‚ they started their own American traditions and cultures‚ one of those was new literature. Some of the examples of literature and authors from this time period are Benjamin Franklin‚ and Anne Bradstreet. We read pieces of both of their literature in class‚ because they both had a great affect on American Literature when it began. What we read in class of Ben Franklin’s writing showed a new concept called rationalism. His
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March 2013 Heather Green En 209- 001 The Other Side of Ben Franklin Benjamin Franklin is famously known for using his knowledge to conquer many life achievements such as discovering lightening‚ co-signing The Declaration of Independence‚ and establishing the first American library‚ but all of his ultimate accomplishments would not have been established if he had not have found his niche for writing. In his younger years‚ Franklin rejected attending grammar school and following after his dad
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SERMON - ANALYSIS John Winthrop began his and his fellow Christian’s journey with words meant for comfort‚ guidance and inspiration. What he delivers is a speech of timeless philosophy and life-guiding principles. He expounds upon one common lesson that will be the reacurring theme to his hearty words‚ that we must love and honor all around us‚ friend or foe in order to succeed in our societies and in particular‚ The New World. In telling the excited yet wary Puritans that God has made it human
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Rosemont‚ Henry. "Benjamin Franklin and the Philadelphia Typographical Strikers of 1786." Labor History‚ no. 22 (1981): 398-429. Henry Rosemont’s article‚ "Benjamin Franklin and the Philadelphia Typographical Strikers of 1786" discusses the history behind the Philadelphia printer’s strike of 1786 and the strikers’ relationship with Benjamin Franklin. According to Rosemont‚ "these were the first American workers who deliberately voted to stand out for a specific wage and to provide mutual assistance
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Professor Butler Commemorative Speech – Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin once said‚ “If you would not be forgotten‚ as soon as you are dead and rotten‚ either write things worth reading‚ or do things worth the writing”. He was a man certainly worthy of praise as he did both. He lived those words by writing and doing as much as he could. He wrote volumes and volumes of papers‚ almanacs‚ journals‚ and even an autobiography that proved to be very popular. Benjamin Franklin was one of our Founding Fathers
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