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    the Law-givers). It is the Supreme Law of the United States. The constitution consists of seven articles and has been amended twenty-seven times. The Constitution was signed by many delegates at the 1787 Constitutional Convention‚ one of them being Benjamin Franklin. Franklin played an important role in the founding of the Constitution and in the creation of our country as we see it today. Article III‚ Section 2‚ paragraph one says that the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction only in cases affecting

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    Kat Knightly Hamilton English 3- 3rd Block 21 October 2013 Patrick Henry and Benjamin Franklin Patrick Henry and Benjamin Franklin both knew that success sometimes requires persistence along with compromise. Compromise is defined by The Oxford Dictionary as an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions. By using this definition and analyzing these speeches‚ it is obvious to readers that both politicians were willing to make compromises. There are

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    Benjamin Franklin was one of America’s best-known historical authors‚ a founding father‚ and a famous inventor. Born in 1706‚ to a family of nineteen‚ Franklin learned to be independent while his parents were busy with the rest of his family. Franklin dropped out of school early in order to begin working at his father’s soap and candle making shop. After realizing his love for literature‚ Franklin decided to teach himself how to read and write through rewriting some of his favorite works. “From

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    introduction of their book Benjamin Franklin‚ Jonathan Edwards‚ and the Representation of American Culture‚ “It is difficult‚ if not impossible to‚ think of two more widely studied colonial figures than Benjamin Franklin and Jonathan Edwards. As Franklin and Edwards have been studied individually over generations‚ so also have they been looked at together” (Oberg and Stout 3). Through their influential writing and critical evaluations of how to improve oneself‚ Jonathan Edwards and Benjamin Franklin both encompass

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    Revision MMG In the late 18th Century‚ slavery was a controversial topic. Notable figures in american history had nothing against slavery and this caused outrage among the public. Benjamin Banneker was on of thousands who spoke out against. In fact‚ he wrote a letter to secretary of state‚ Thomas Jefferson. Through this letter‚ Banneker hoped to persuade Jefferson into changing his opinion of slavery by referring to Jefferson’s past works‚ incorporating religion‚ and being respectful of Jefferson

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    national welfare is built upon public health system‚ economic prosperity‚ and general education. These keys claims advocated by Adam Smith serves to be the building block of the early American prosperity. Another great funding father of America‚ Benjamin Franklin‚ also proposes similar ideas on general welfare. With his pioneering perspectives of social institution and education‚ Philadelphia was able become one of the most important cities in America history. These great individuals both propose

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    Benjamin Tallmadge and George Washington organized the agents of the Culper Spy Ring by tasking them with specific instructions to conceal their identities and secret activities. Washington assigned Tallmadge to take charge of the intelligence work and recruit individuals best suited for the dangerous role. “Because of his experience gathering intelligence in the 2nd Continental Light Dragoons and the high regard in which he was held by Gen. George Washington‚ the commander of the Continental Army

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    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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    by the name Benjamin Franklin was born. He was a very strong headed little boy. He was forced at an early age to leave school and work for his father‚ but that did not last too long. When he was twelve years old‚ he started working with his brother in printing trade. He quickly loved it‚ but soon after his brother was imprisoned for insulting a Massachusetts official. During this time Franklin was living a very dangerous lifestyle and he had one illegitimate child. However‚ Benjamin always had the

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    “Black Friday” has written by Benjamin R. Barber. He is democratic theorist. He also an author‚ and he wrote many books like Strong Democracy. In this article he point out many cases and motivations that happen on Thanksgiving and day after it “Black Friday“. In beginning he point out that thanksgiving is thankful day for families and day for reunion. He also mention that “Black Friday “. Is no longer a day after thanksgiving‚ it is day to get ready for shopping. He says that‚ now retail makers

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